Hardworking Entries & Mudrooms

10. Open and Closed

With its mix of open and closed storage, this entry by Everything Home helps the Indiana family members stay organized as soon as they walk in the door. Deep drawers, open lockers and baskets store outerwear, shoes and bags. A floating desktop is a great landing zone for keys and mail. Dark wood adds strong contrast, while curved corbels provide some flair.

Two Hands Interiors kept the midcentury-modern-inspired style of this Glen Ellyn, Illinois, home in mind when designing its modest-size back entry. It’s open to the kitchen, so the designers wanted to make it functional and attractive. The slatted wall matches a detail on the range hood. The same material for the wooden pegs and bench tie these elements together in a visually pleasing and seamless way.

7. Snow Patrol

The main purpose of this entry in Truckee, California, was to provide a place to kick off snowy boots and hang winter coats. So KTG Design used durable materials like a floating concrete bench and Cote d’Azur stone tile flooring. The white oak V-groove door and cabinets add warmth.

5. Classic Palette

Ellie Mroz Design used brick herringbone flooring, light pewter gray cabinetry and brass accents to make this new mudroom fit right in with the classic historical home in Westfield, New Jersey. A pleasing combination of open and closed storage wraps the corner and includes a built-in bench with cubbies underneath.

4. Coastal Creation

This Osterville, Massachusetts, entry needed to handle people coming in from a pool, beach or golf course. So architect James Phillip Golden designed places to drop off sports equipment, flip-flops and pool towels. The vibrant, cheerful seafoam green cabinets were inspired by the kitchen’s wall tiles.

2. Light and Dark

Graphic floor tiles grab attention in this Fennville, Michigan, mudroom by interior designer Beth Howley. A row of windows bathes a deep charcoal wall in light, while the hickory cabinet finish provides warm contrast. The cabinets, deep drawers and hooks provide plenty of room for stashing outerwear, shoes, bags and more.

The bench seat built by Slarve Construction in this Lafayette, California, entry nook is so inviting that people might be inclined to linger awhile. Designer Teresa Fadelli of Gatherhouse created a pleasing and durable palette composed of tongue-and-groove paneling, blue-gray paint and herringbone brick floor. Hooks, drawers, shelves and baskets provide practical storage.