Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Mudrooms are great for storing coats, boots, and other stuff right by the door, but they aren’t exactly furniture-friendly. This creates a great opportunity test your woodworking skills and build a ...

Do you have a small, unused space in your home that you aren't sure what to do with? TikToker @technicalidea13, AKA Honey, turned a tiny corner in their home into a functional mudroom bench. The best ...

“This mudroom can take a beating and still look beautiful,” she says. “Durable white oak, with a natural stain, was used for the base shoe drawer cabinets and bench seat, assuming they would take some ...

The summer is nearing its end, and back-to-school season is rapidly approaching. Your kids have finished their summer homework, and their school supplies are ready for the first day of class. But ...

Mudrooms first became popular in rural homes and served as a place to remove muddy shoes, clothes and coats to keep the rest of the house from getting dirty. Today, mudrooms appear in suburban homes ...

Dear Colin: A mudroom is becoming a common addition to many newer home plans. In the past, the mudroom was located at the back door. Today, with our families so much more dependent on automobiles, ...