- August 18, 2025
- Elizabeth Ryan
A refined mudroom blends practicality with design details that feel indulgent.
When most people think of a mudroom, the image that comes to mind is a jumble of cubbies, abandoned sneakers, and a few coats that never quite made it to the closet. But for the savvy homeowner, this everyday entry point can be so much more. The mudroom is the first pause when arriving home—and it deserves to be as thoughtfully designed as the living room or kitchen.
We love it when Beauty meets Function
This isn’t just storage; it’s family-friendly design elevated to match the sophistication of the rest of the home.
Forget the school-locker look. An elevated mudroom is designed with armoire-style storage that feels more like a tailored wardrobe than a utility closet. The best mudrooms work for the entire household.
Elevated Mudroom Ideas
Upper storage can be reserved for handbags and anything you need to grab on your way out the door. A drawer for spare keys, a tray for sunglasses, and a spot for the spare lipsticks helps you to leave the house in style.
Kid-level drawers allow little ones to take part in the daily ritual of tidying up—making independence stylish. Deeper drawers for shoes work for the whole family – no tripping necessary.
Make that Welcome Personal
A refined mudroom blends practicality with design details that feel indulgent. Cabinetry in deep, moody blues or soft moss greens are timeless and calm. A poppy red could be an invigorating welcome home if that’s your style. Choosing the best color absolutely warms the space making it a true moment of arrival.
At Elizabeth Ryan Interiors, we add art whenever possible. We fully support an oil painting perched right along side the drawer with the spare keys and garage door opener. The painting at our Vibrant Elegance project is something we would love to welcome us home.
An elevated mudroom is not about fuss or formality—it’s about living beautifully in the spaces you use most. It’s practical luxury, tailored for real life. Because if the first room you enter at the end of a long day can bring you a sense of order and ease, the rest of the home has already won.
