Everyone’s Putting in a Mudroom—But Designers Say These Specific Features Will Be Everywhere in 2025

“Functionally, we have shifted from the closed look of drawers for shoes and lockers for coats to the more open look after several photo shoots where we had to stage the mudroom because kids would not open the cabinets to put things away.”

—Seth Ballard of Ballard & Mensua Architecture

“We have now started adding dog wash stations to our mudrooms. In addition to clearing the kids’ mess out of living rooms, mudrooms are now addressing how to reduce the paw prints and how to move the mess of washing your dog from a bathroom into a dedicated area. They can double as foot wash coming in from messy garden work.”

—Seth Ballard of Ballard & Mensua Architecture

“Moveable pegs are fun and easily allow you to adjust the space as your kids grow and your family’s storage needs change over time.”

—Regan Baker of Regan Baker Design

“Introducing a beautiful piece of millwork or furniture is a creative way for shoe, coat, and daily essentials storage while also creating an interesting focal point upon entering the home.”

—Regan Baker of Regan Baker Design

“Adding a bench with enough depth for sitting comfortably and placing storage bins below, as well as additional depth for hanging coats and bags on the back or sides, creates multiple and easily accessible storage solutions in a small space.”

—Regan Baker of Regan Baker Design

“One trend we’re excited to see in 2025 is the rise of bold, dark mudrooms. This style offers a dramatic and sophisticated look, perfect for making a statement. Dark, moody colors like deep blue, deep green, and dark brown can elevate a mudroom from a functional space to a design-forward room. Consider pairing these bold hues with sleek hardware, clean lines, and natural materials like wood or stone to capture this style.”

—Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors

“Besides the retro style definitively on the rise, I’ve seen more bold colors and textures that bring personality and warmth, as it is easily achievable by considering bold hued cabinets, colorful rugs, or just by adding an accent wall. I also feel like the often overlooked mudroom is shifting to a space that feels more integrated to the rest of the home, and less like a utility space.”

—Pascale de Fouchier of Pascale de Fouchier Interiors

“A bench with hooks and cubbies below makes it easy to keep the space tidy, allowing access to daily used items, while closed cabinetry keeps the space from being overrun by sports gear and pet supplies. The command center, with its pocketing doors, creates an organized place for mail and paperwork. The simplicity of the cabinetry offers flexibility for storage and change of use over time.”

—Michelle Vassallo of MV Architects