Your entryway tends to gather a surprising amount of stuff, and it often feels like a losing battle to keep it neat. Thankfully, these 28 practical tips can help you transform that area into a truly useful and good-looking mudroom, even if you're working with limited space or a small budget.
Woven Baskets Corral Shoes Under Your Bench
Natural woven baskets keep shoes neatly stored under your bench, off the floor. These wide, shallow baskets fit perfectly into open cubbies. They're ready to grab as you head out the door.
Playful Blue Built-Ins Get a Natural Touch
Featuring integrated bench seating, blue built-in cabinet systems include light green bamboo-style drawer pulls and cabinet knobs. These offer a natural texture, contrasting with the bold blue.
Wooden Bench with Baskets for Entryway Storage
A built-in wooden bench has open cubbies below for tucking away woven baskets.
Black Bench with Open Cubbies for Easy Shoe Access
If you need a spot to sit for shoes, a dark, built-in bench provides it. Open cubbies beneath give immediate access to footwear as you head out.
Woven Baskets Contain Sports Balls and Toys
Beneath a bench, woven baskets fit into open cubbies, holding kids' sports equipment and toys and keeping stray items from scattering across the floor.
Mesh Bags For Hanging Fresh Flowers and Greenery
Hang a mesh bag filled with fresh flowers or greenery in your entryway for a simple, natural accent. Its net-like texture provides a subtle detail against the wall. This option is most effective when the flowers are changed regularly to stay fresh.
Light Wood Built-Ins Create a Streamlined Mudroom
Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in a light wood finish blends into the walls of this mudroom, integrating a long bench that offers a place to sit and convenient shoe storage underneath.
White Cabinetry with Open Shelf for Discrete Storage
Above tall white cabinets, simple brown paper bags can hold seasonal decor or extra linens, keeping them out of sight. This strategy works best for items you don't need often, as the bags are not designed for frequent access. The clean white cabinetry below remains uncluttered.
Deep Green Shelving Above Bench for Essential Storage
Deep green shelves sit above the mudroom bench, ready to hold everyday essentials. Woven baskets fit into these cubbies for hats, gloves, or other accessories.
Grey Built-Ins with Unique Hexagonal Drawer Pulls
Grey built-in cabinetry includes unique hexagonal drawer pulls. These geometric accents work well against the smooth, neutral finish of the cabinets. Ample storage is still available behind the clean lines.
Slatted Wood Wall with Integrated Hooks and LED Lighting
In your mudroom entryway, a slatted wood panel wall integrates a subtle row of minimalist hooks for coats and bags. A soft LED strip along the shelf above illuminates the wood grain.
Pegged Wall with Open Shelving for Coats and Bags
When outerwear and backpacks need organizing, a wall with peg hooks and open shelving above a bench provides a spot. Each item has its designated place.
Dog-Themed Wallpaper Adds Personality to Your Mudroom
Playful dog-patterned wallpaper adds personality to the mudroom. This fun print covers the walls around built-in cabinetry and the bench.
Galvanized Bucket for Overflowing Flower Arrangements
A galvanized metal bucket holds a large bouquet of fresh flowers in the entryway.
Wide Straw Tote Bag for Entryway Essentials
Woven straw forms a large tote bag, finished with leather handles. It can sit on a hook or bench to hold hats, scarves, or children's toys.
Woven Baskets Fit Perfectly Into Built-In Cubbies
If open cubbies in your mudroom shelving look unfinished, slide in woven baskets. These natural fiber containers are sized to fit snugly.
Lidded Woven Basket Keeps Entryway Clutter Out of Sight
Near the door or bench, a lidded woven basket offers a place to stash hats, gloves, or pet accessories. Its natural fibers and lid create a contained look.
Woven Baskets Tucked Into Bench Cubbies for Storage
Beneath bench seating, woven baskets slide into open cubbies to hold shoes, hats, or bags. Their woven texture breaks up the bench's solid color.
Built-In Cabinetry with Integrated Bench and Shoe Storage
Built-in cabinetry combines cabinets, a bench, and dedicated shoe storage below. The bench offers a spot to sit for shoes, with footwear tucked out of view.
Grey Hex Tiles Create a Grounded Foundation
If your entryway needs durable flooring that stands up to heavy foot traffic, large grey hexagonal tiles offer a solid choice. Their varied tones and geometric pattern add detail without overpowering the room.
Fabric Bins with Labels for Personalized Cubby Storage
Fabric bins with attached labels, like the grey ones marked with individual names, fit neatly within cubbies, keeping items identifiable and preventing clutter from spilling out.
Decorative Oar Adds Nautical Flair to Shiplap Wall
Mount a colorful, vintage-style oar to your shiplap wall for a touch of nautical charm in the entryway.
Natural Wreath Adds Seasonal Welcome to Door
Hang a dried grass wreath on your entryway door to add a natural texture and seasonal warmth, creating an inviting first impression with its neutral tones.
Dark Blue Built-Ins with Natural Wood Cubby Tops
Deep navy built-in cabinetry incorporates open-top cubbies for ample storage. Natural wood boxes sit inside these cubbies, providing an organic counterpoint to the sleek dark surface. The wood breaks up what would otherwise be a solid block of color.
Tall, Slim Drawers for Discreet Entryway Storage
Tall, slim drawers in your entryway store shoes, bags, or seasonal accessories. Their minimalist design with dark, elongated handles blends with surrounding cabinetry.
Wooden Built-Ins with Open Shelving for Baskets
A custom wooden built-in unit features open shelving above a bench for decorative baskets.
Wooden Bench with Plaid Cushions Offers Cozy Seating
For comfortable seating to don or remove shoes, consider a solid wood bench with simple, clean lines. Adding neutral plaid cushions on its surface lends a gentle texture and visual warmth to the area near your door.
