Is your laundry room located off the garage or a side entry? If so, these 15+ mudroom and laundry room combo ideas will help you design a beautiful (and practical) space!
I’ve been reminiscing about the mudroom in our last home. Maybe it’s all the rain and snow of February in Kentucky… but I’m missing how much storage and function was packed into that small (but mighty!) mudroom and laundry room combo.
Mudroom and Laundry Room Layouts
Typically, you’ll find mudroom and laundry room combos located in a second entry (such as the side or back of the house) or a garage entry.
There are plenty of perks to an alternate entry that opens into a laundry room. After all, you’ll achieve double the function in the same square footage.
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In fact, if you’re building a new home, a mudroom and laundry room combo layout is something you should definitely consider. It could save you some serious cash since it combines two rooms into the footprint of one room.
Flooring for Mudroom and Laundry Rooms
Laundry rooms and mudrooms both require flooring that holds up well against water, dirt, and grime; such as:
- tile
- luxury vinyl tile (LVT)
- concrete
This common need for durable flooring is another reason why it makes sense to combine the laundry and mudroom.
Mudrooms and Laundry Room Storage
Another way in which laundry and mudrooms are alike is that they are both a utility space. And, while a utility space must be practical, it can also be pretty.
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Therefore, by combining the two, you’ll be selecting cabinetry, wall hooks, and other storage solutions that can do double duty.
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For example, wall hooks can hold coats in the winter. Then, in the summer, use the hooks to hang-dry swimwear after it comes out of the washer.
15+ Mudroom and Laundry Room Combo Ideas
This small mudroom and laundry room utilizes board and batten to define the space. Coat hooks are installed along the top piece of trim work - adding versatile storage for coats, bags, drying clothes, etc.
Laundry and Mudroom with Custom Cabinetry and Concrete Floors
Maria, of Simple Nature Decor, shows us that a room with a practical (and cost-effective) concrete floor can blend seamlessly with a sophisticated space - including gorgeous cabinetry and counters!
How gorgeous is the trim and cabinetry color that The Wild Decoelis chose for her laundry and mudroom renovation?!
Chelsea and Logan of Making Manzanita built lockers in order to add mudroom storage in their laundry room.
Stephanie, of Abbotts at Home, cleverly turned her laundry room into a laundry/mudroom combo by modifying existing cabinetry. Also, don't you just love the green surround she added to the washer/dryer?
This painted mudroom and laundry room update from Thrifty Decor Chick includes a command center, too!
As a mom of 10, Jennifer of The Everyday Farmhouse needed a functional laundry room, as well as plenty of space to hang coats and bags.
Amanda of The Ginger Home renovated a mudroom/laundry room that is packed with stylish storage from floor to ceiling.
Rebecca, of Zucchini Sisters, created budget-friendly storage in her mudroom/laundry room combo with upcycled baskets and vintage finds.
Kim of Yellow Brick Home smartly chose to stack the washer and dryer in order to maximize space in her mudroom and laundry combo.
Kippi's laundry and mudroom combo is packed with clever storage solutions (and you've got to go see the before and after!).
Maggie's brightly colored mudroom and laundry room is full of vintage details and eclectic style (it doesn't feel the least bit utilitarian!).
Bre, of Bre Purposed, used navy cabinetry to transform a catch-all laundry room into two spaces: an entry (with bench) and laundry (with folding counter and sink).
Monika created a bright white laundry and mudroom with two high-contrast design elements: her jet-black single basin sink and decorative floor tile.
Joanna Gaines came up with a clever solution for a long, narrow, hallway-shaped back entry. The L-shaped floorplan gives the homeowner space for laundry and mudroom essentials.
Helen proves that expensive cabinetry isn't a must to create a stylish and organized laundry/mudroom. Open, utilitarian, shelving is a budget-friendly way to achieve and practical and pretty space!
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