Home Upgrade: A Mudroom Bench

Certain wood projects can be so useful that they can remain tidy and well-organized, even if they’re a hub of activity for the whole family. An example of such a project is a mudroom bench. 

Transitional storage

A mudroom works a functional transitional space that helps protect a home from outdoor dirt and grime.  But a mudroom bench can be more than that. With planned layout and design, you’ll have a space to organize and store several things like shoes, bags, hats, coats, snow pants, and other outerwear. Turn a mudroom bench into a glorified locker through built-ins to maximize the space. Along with storage, it also offers a convenient sitting area to and lace-up or pull-off the shoes. It helps protect the walls from the scrapes and spots that come while using the walls as support to put-on or pull-off shoes. 

 Just the bench

A bench or built-in is a must-have, and you can have one in any hallway, with or without a mudroom. The way you incorporate the piece will depend on the available space and the budget. The best is to have a bench in the form of a hall tree with hooks for umbrellas, jackets, and hats and cubbies or pull-out baskets underneath for shoes and all other footwear. A hall tree could become an attractive piece of furniture, combining multiple functions into one. We can easily custom-make the bench and hall tree for your space and incorporate it into your current home architecture without costing a fortune.

Custom options

Some of the build options are the paint or stain color and hardware like hooks along with the board. A mudroom bench fabricated by a professional can be made according to your requirements and will look like it was built with the house. If you have a limited budget, a simple bench can do the trick. Some people who want a last glance before they head out the door will incorporate a mirror above the bench. 

With a hall-tree accompanied by a bench, you can efficiently organize the mudroom if you have one and make it more than just a drop zone and a clutter magnet. We can design the unit with shelves, cabinets, and lockers to store both on and off-season things.

Even a few feet of space can be utilized to create a mud bench that will offer years of use and joy. If you’re considering a bench for your home, either on its own or as part of another wood project, give us a call. We can help you select options and offer ideas on how to make it work in your situation.

The Wood Doctor is the leader in wood restoration, refinishing and refacing in the Portland area. Call 503-560-5220 for a project consultation.