4 Most Important Things to Have in a Mudroom

Bader Obeid • July 29, 2016

If you’re tired of having to clean up after mud has been tracked into your home, it might be time to designate a space near the back door and transform it into a functional mudroom. The staff at Carpet Mills of America, a trusted flooring store in Carrollton, suggests including these 4 things in your mudroom.

1. Bench

Mud will remain your mudroom if there’s a place to sit down and take your shoes off. A bench is the perfect solution. Some benches even have divided cubbies under their seats for storing shoes, and others open at the top and have storage inside.

2. Coat and Shoe Racks

Tracking water all over your nice clean house can be prevented. Simply install a coatrack in your mudroom to keep wet outerwear contained to one place. Along with a good coatrack, you can also install a shoe rack to keep the floors drier and the house much cleaner. Storing your shoes in a dedicated space eliminates the frustration of trying to locate them later.

3. Charging and Key Station

Having a place your keys and phone can easily be found keeps you from wasting time when looking for them each day. A few additional outlets, a surge protector, and plenty of charging cords for all the electronics in your home can reduce clutter and give you one place to find everything you need.

4. High-Quality Flooring

The floor in your mudroom is going to see a lot of traffic, which means it will need to withstand the dirt, mud, and grass your friends and family track in. The ceramic and slate flooring Carrollton homeowners prefer is tough enough to handle the challenge. These types of flooring will look good while serving their purpose, and they are easy to clean. One quick mop job and your ceramic or slate tile floor will look brand new again.


In Carrollton, TX, tile flooring isn’t the only option for a mudroom floor. Get in touch with the flooring and design experts at CMA Flooring and learn about our vinyl, laminate, and hardwood flooring options. Stop by our showroom or give us a call today at 972-418-6606 and one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives would be happy to assist you.

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