Today, ladies and gentlemen, we are going to bring it all the way back to Shakespeare. You may wonder, “what does Shakespeare have to do with organizing?” So much! Just kidding, I know you’re here to learn about mudrooms, but one Shakespeare quote comes to mind when thinking of organizing. “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Whether or not you have already realized it, a mudroom is typically one of the smallest areas of the house, however it can also be the most powerful. When things are in complete disarray throughout the mudroom it slows you down and can ruin the start and end to your day. Having an organized mudroom helps you and the whole family stay on track and on time. Don’t limit yourself to just bins and hooks! 

Mudrooms have been some of our client’s favorite transformations! We love using this mudroom solution from Pottery Barn. All of the components hang from the peg system, allowing you the flexibility to move and add bins and shelves. If you’re looking for a versatile bin that does the trick, we love the Kiva bin from The Container Store. It comes in multiple colors and sizes and is a sleek look that can contain any mudroom category that you might have. If you prefer a clear bin to easily see what is inside, this is another option from The Container Store.

And of course, we’ve designed some exceptional mudrooms using elfa from The Container Store. It’s a completely customizable solution with components that can be used with efficiency top of mind. Their mesh drawers are great for keeping hats, gloves and scarves organized, and their closet rods allow triple the amount of coats than your typical shaker hooks. 

We start by taking inventory of each household member’s mudroom items to determine which design elements are best for the space. It is important to keep “zones” clear and separated. Zones include hanging space for coats, an area for boots & other shoes, and bins or drawers for clothing accessories. For winter months, here is a great breakdown of options for boot trays from Apartment Therapy. Think about large hooks for handbags and backpacks, and smaller hooks for keys.

One of the final and most important steps when organizing a mudroom is labeling. Although it may seem obvious where certain things go, if you’re sharing the space it’s so important to have the exact homes defined for all of your belongings. It can be as easy as taping a homemade label onto a shelf, using a label maker, or adding a bin clip like some of these to your pre-sorted bins.

Mudrooms and entryways are high traffic areas where you want to keep your most used items visible and accessible. Create zones that are friendly and easy for every member of the household to use. Lastly, don’t forget “though she be but little, she is fierce.”