Designers Predict These 8 Mudroom Trends Will Be Omnipresent in 2025

“Functionally, we went from the closed look of drawers for shoes and lockers for coats to the more open look after several photo shoots where we had to stage the restroom because kids didn’t want to open the cupboards to put things away.”

—Seth Ballard of Ballard & Mensua Architecture

“We have now started adding dog washing stations to our mudrooms. In addition to removing children's messes from living rooms, mudguards are now also addressing how to reduce paw prints and how to move the mess that comes from washing the dog from the bathroom to the bathroom. They can be used as a foot wash basin after the dirty one serve gardening.

—Seth Ballard of Ballard & Mensua Architecture

“Movable pegs are fun and allow you to easily adjust space as your children grow and your family's storage needs change over time.”

– Regan Baker of Regan Baker Design

“Introducing a beautiful piece of furniture or furniture is a creative way to store shoes, coats and everyday essentials while creating an interesting focal point as you enter the home.”

– Regan Baker of Regan Baker Design

“Adding a bench with enough depth to sit comfortably and place storage containers underneath, as well as additional depth to hang coats and bags on the back or sides, creates diverse and easily accessible storage solutions in a small space.”

– Regan Baker of Regan Baker Design

“One trend we’re excited about in 2025 is the emergence of bold, dark mudrooms. This style offers a dramatic and sophisticated look, perfect for making a statement. Dark, moody colors like deep blues, deep greens, and dark browns can do this.” Consider pairing these bold hues with elegant hardware, clean lines, and natural materials like wood or stone to capture this style.”

—Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors

“Aside from the retro style that is definitely on the rise, I have seen bolder colors and textures that add personality and warmth, as this is easy to achieve by considering cabinets in bold hues, colorful rugs or simply adding an accent wall . I think so too. “It’s like the often-overlooked mudroom is evolving into a space that is more integrated into the rest of the house and feels less like a utility space.”

—Pascale de Fouchier of Pascale de Fouchier Interiors

“A bench with hooks and compartments at the bottom makes it easy to keep the room tidy and allows access to everyday items, while closed cabinets prevent the room from becoming flooded with sports equipment and pet supplies. The command center with its pocket doors keeps things organized.” an organized place for mail and paperwork. The simplicity of the cabinets provides flexibility for storage and change of use over time.

—Michelle Vassallo of MV Architects