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Entryways & Mudrooms
Maximize your mudroom with DIY projects, layout ideas, and storage solutions to bring order to your entryway.
Tidy Catchall Foyer for $104
A little lumber and lots of hooks turn a foyer into a family-friendly coat corral that makes room for everyone's necessities
How to Turn a Salvaged Column Into a Coat Tree
Reclaimed posts with fluted channels or curvy turnings can find new life as a decorative interior accent
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
How to Plan a Dog Cleaning Station
A dedicated washing area for your most dedicated friend makes bath time a breeze
From Unused Space to a Home Office Full of Smart Storage
The creative redesign of a dysfunctional entry area yields welcoming built-in nooks for books and a desk, plus an ingenious box-within-a-box powder room
10 Hard-Working Rooms That Make Life Easier
Packed with clever built-ins, space-maximizing storage, and nifty organizers, these high-functioning mudrooms, pantries, laundries, and potting rooms offer great ideas to streamline daily life
Make a Mudroom That Works for You
7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter-busting ideas to help tidy up your entry
How to Build a Coat Rack
In half a day you can assemble stock lumber and a newel post to create an elegant place to hang your hat
How to Build a Mudroom Bench
Create a built-in place for coats and storage, with a seat to perch on while you tie your shoes
How to Build a Tub-Foot Umbrella Stand
Repurpose vintage claw-foot tub supports in your house as bookends, lamp bases, and more
The Perfect Mudroom
Hobbies, pets, and even recycling can get sorted out in the mudroom. Here are some creative solutions homeowners and architects have come up with for household clutter.