My Favorite Room in the House

This makeshift Mudroom displays all the elements
 for a successful entry way!

Our mudroom could easily be my favorite room in the house. Although the room was there, we had a great builder who custom designed all the cubbies, built in a bench and topped it off with a shelf that I thought we would never use- (it is full!) We can store all the coats, shoes, backpacks and nick knacks that end up somewhere between the garbage and the toy bin. Even the dog food has its own space! But what do you do when your house is mud room challenged??? Any home entry way is a crazy place and it absolutely needs some key ingredients to streamline storage and create a system that you will love!!

1. Shelves- Start at the top! If you have limited space, even one shelf can create a place for baskets/bins.

2. Hooks! Get a bunch- if you can, hang them at different heights so coats and bags don't overlap.

3. A Bench- this is essential! An ottoman or two can also do the trick- If there is room under the bench, (or in it) that is another spot for baskets or shoe cubbies- use every space you can!!

Also if you have the wall space- a communication center, message and cork boards right in your "mud room" can display important notes as you are walking out the door and with these tips maybe it will become your favorite spot too.

Potterybarn offers many great options, sold individually or as a set!!