If you’re considering a home addition to add space, first consider if you’re underutilizing the mudroom. These areas have a wide scope of potential, and remodeling yours can be much more affordable than a home addition. Here are a few creative ideas on how to turn yours into a unique, functional space.

How to Redesign Your Mudroom

1. Extend Your Kitchen or Living Room

If you need more room in cooking and family spaces, consider doing away with the mudroom altogether. By knocking down the separating wall, you can add valuable space for more cabinetry, prep areas, or furniture additions. This type of construction can be tricky if you’re removing a load-bearing wall, so always turn to professionals.

2. Create a Laundry Room

If you’re tired of using a cramped closet to do laundry, turn an empty mudroom into a laundry area. As long as it’s located on a back door, you can remove benches, closets, or bulky shelving and replace them with overhead cabinets, a washer and dryer bumpout, and folding area. If you have the room, you can even add a deep standing sink for washing delicate items.

3. Create a Personal Space for Pets

Every pet deserves some personal time, and your mudroom can become a dedicated area. Add a storage closet to store toys and food, and build a small nook for their bed. You can create an eating area and a dog-washing station if you have the space and budget. Add a doggy door so they can come and go.

Whether you have remodeling goals or want a home addition, Lewis Home LLC can handle the job. These St. Louis, MO, professional tackle everything from kitchen remodeling and deck design to new home construction and will work closely to meet your budget and design goals. View their previous work on their website, and call (314) 513-1914 to schedule a consultation. Connect with them on Facebook to learn more about their work.