How to Design a Mudroom With Lockers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Consider placing four individual lockers with organizers and shelves inside for shoes

   It's a great place for storing mail and the inevitable "junk drawer".
   
   You can also add electric in the drawers so phones/iPods can be charged out of sight! ,, This protects the walls and gives it a true mudroom look.
   
   This beadboard was about 6' high with a 1x4 trim piece at the top.
   
   Add hooks to the trim piece for coats/pet supplies! , This comfy spot was finished off with beadboard and a painted seat with cushions. , A durable floor that is easily cleanable is a key component to this space.
   
   Use your imagination when picking tile.
   
   Choose a nice light color, then make a tile "rug" with a mosaic border and tiles on the diagonal inside the border. , Attach tin squares to a thin piece of plywood then nail it to the beams in the ceiling.
   
   A little chair rail border around the edges, and you have a beautiful ceiling treatment! , Choose a warm color that highlights the tones of your tile.
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   Step 2: hanging coats

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   Step 3: and bag storage.

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   Step 4: Include a window seat for putting on/taking off shoes

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   Step 5: as well as a comfy place to hang out and read.

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   Step 6: Create a drop-off zone with a corkboard message center.

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   Step 7: Use 1x4 trim painted white - Typically a fancier door casing is used

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   Step 8: but this plain casing made a better statement in the mudroom.

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   Step 9: Install beadboard wainscot throughout the area.

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    Step 10: Finish the window seat.

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    Step 11: Choose a tile floor.

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    Step 12: Create a special ceiling treatment.

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    Step 13: Choose your paint color.

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