Pretty Meets Practical: 15 Designer Mudrooms

A mudroom can serve as both entrance and catchall, posing the difficult design dilemma of striking a balance between form and function. Here, our editors have gathered up inspiring spaces from Scouted designers around the country that do just that, from custom cabinetry ideal for disguising unsightly items to utility sinks perfect for fresh-from-the-garden clippings. Click the links to see more of each designer’s work, and to find a scouted design professional in your area, browse The Scout Guide Directory.

Styling by Melanie McKinley. Photography by Stephen Karlisch.

Embrace a love for lattice
Designed by Tori Rubinson Interiors in Fort Worth, Texas. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Jenifer McNeil Baker.

Ample room to rest
Designed by Jessica McIntyre Interiors in Fort Worth, Texas. See other projects here.

Photography by Durston Saylor.

A respite for your gardening gear
Designed by Purple Cherry in Charlottesville, Virginia. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Todd H Carlson.

Adding interest with illumination
Designed by Reflections Interior Design in Oakwood Village, Ohio. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Alise O’Brien Photography.

Channeling verdant vibes
Designed by Amy Studebaker Design in Saint Louis, Missouri. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Sélavie Photography.

Lean into green
Designed by Lindsey Black Interiors in Memphis, Tennessee. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Laura Sumrak.

A Moroccan-inspired mudroom
Designed by House of Nomad in Charlotte, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Columbus Pics.

A statement-making wall treatment
Designed by KP Designs Group in Columbus, Ohio. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Stacey Evans Photography.

Functional and fashion-forward
Designed by Albion Cabinets & Stairs in Charlottesville, Virginia. See the rest of the project here.

Photography by Carly Landolt.

A pup’s paradise
Designed by Meadowbank Designs in Wayne, Pennsylvania. See other projects here.

Photography by Melissa Oivanki.

Captivating custom cabinetry
Designed by Erin Mixson Interiors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. See other projects here.

Photography by Dove Photography.

A warm welcome
Designed by Ulrich Inc. in Ridgewood, New Jersey. See other projects here.

Photography by Emery Davis Photography.

The star of the show
Designed by Beckley Design Studio in Fort Worth, Texas. See other projects here.

Photography by Tommy Nix.

Storage with sophistication
Design by The House in Fairhope, Alabama. See other projects here.

Photography by Nicholas Ferris.

A place for everything
Designed by Trademark Interior Design in Cleveland, Ohio and Sarasota, Florida. See the rest of the project here.