Once a staple in farmhouses, the mudroom is regaining popularity and is a trending addition with home remodeling projects. The room serves as an entry area to store muddy shoes and wet coats and offers a barrier between the inside of the house and the mud, dirt, and debris brought in by people and pets. Check out this list of reasons why a mudroom is a must-have addition.

5 Benefits of a Mudroom

1. Customized Storage

Organize the mudroom to have storage areas for each family member’s coat, boots, other outdoor wear, and backpacks. Make storage bins for pet food and gear, garden supplies, sports equipment, and tools. Consider having seating that allows people to easily change their shoes. With help from a home remodeling expert, you can design a space that meets the unique needs of your family.

2. Clean-Up Area

Historically, mudrooms offered an area where farmers could wash up before entering the home. Consider installing a utility sink convenient for the clean-up of hands, boots, and tools. This will keep dirt and other materials people track inside isolated to one room in the house.

3. Drop-Off Space

Since the point of a mudroom is to prevent dirt and mud from getting into the home, you can drop off items brought in from outside, such as groceries, packages, or firewood. Once everything is inside, then shoes can be removed, and items can be brought into the main part of the house without creating muddy footprints and drafts.

4. Conserve Energy

The mudroom allows you to keep the door to the main house shut, and warm or cool air inside. A mudroom door left open for frequent trips to the yard or car won’t create an energy leak from inside, helping you conserve energy and keep heating and cooling costs down.

5. Cleaner Floors

A mudroom minimizes the amount of dirt that comes into the house, whether it’s off the kitchen or main entry. Preserve the life of your flooring, and decrease the time you spend sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.

 A mudroom is an ideal home remodeling project, especially when it’s added onto a kitchen make-over. Floyd Builders, Design & Consulting, in Chillicothe, OH, offers quality workmanship and experienced designers and craftsmen. They specialize in creative remodeling for bathrooms, kitchens, and porch projects. Call (740) 703-7551 to start a project or visit them online to learn more about their services.