Mudroom Makeovers: Adding a Dash of Style with Tile
Mudrooms have traditionally been functional spaces reserved for messy children and laundry rather than shown off to guests. Mudroom tiles must be practical, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful. Many recent design upgrades are turning mudrooms into impressive spaces, and the tile just happens to take center stage in many of the best transformations.
Light and Bright to Lift Your Mood
Nothing is more upsetting than trying to do laundry in a dark and drab room. Fortunately, a little home renovation and DIY magic can quickly turn a mudroom space into something light and bright to lift your mood in the middle of that third load of towels. The finished mudroom at @making_highview_home is a breath of fresh air.
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Updating the room to shades of white instantly gave the space a peaceful, inviting look. We love the vertical placement of our Natural White 2″x6″ Zellige tile to add texture to the small space. Taking the mudroom tile all the way to the ceiling also helps make this room feel much bigger than it actually is. Dare we say that this room would make laundry…enjoyable?
Add Some Drama to the Mundane
Mudrooms tend to be catch-all spaces. Kids take off their dirty shoes, parents do the laundry, everyone sets down their bags and forgets to hang things on the hooks. If you have a furry friend who also needs a space to get cleaned up, the mudroom is a great place to add a dog wash station. For a room that fills so many mundane needs, it can be hard to find the right bit of drama to add to the design. Still, the challenge is worth it every time. Designer @keeleytorodesign and builder @martin_millwork knocked it out of the park with their mudroom renovation in Tampa.
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Have you ever seen such a stunning dog wash station? The best part is that the Terrazzo Black 12″x12″ cement tiles add drama and functionality. This mudroom tile is on-trend with the popular black-and-white design scheme and just happens to also cleverly camouflage any dirt that lingers between moppings.
A Warm and Welcoming Space
Rather than seeing mudrooms as purely functional pass-throughs in a house, we’re inspired by the recent trend in home design that makes these spaces feel warm and welcoming. There’s no need for stark, drab décor here! We love this cozy mudroom corner from @athomeontheboulevard that showcases the perfect blend of homey and functional.
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Personalized touches like a vibrant rug and colorful vases add character to the room. Our Natural White 2″x6″ Zellige tile helps this repurposed nook to pop. Zellige’s handmade quality helps continue the relaxed, welcoming style throughout the room.
Showcasing Chic, One Sheet at a Time
Let’s face it — doing laundry isn’t the most glamorous task, but for most of us, it’s a chore that won’t ever go away. We might as well add some style to the process. Instead of hiding your mudroom behind closed doors, away from guests, invite them to take a peek by elevating your laundry room’s aesthetic to peak chic. Some of our local favorites, @buildtxsolutions and @ch_design.studio got the memo and created a laundry room that shines from the ground up.
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All the typical laundry-room functionality is there, but it’s hidden behind richly-painted cabinets and luxurious hardware. The floors featuring our Terrazzo Terra 12″x12″ tiles give just enough of a pattern to add interest to the space without feeling cluttered. The whole area feels upscale and clean, the perfect setting for folding those 500 thread-count sheets (or the set you bought on clearance; we won’t judge).
Updating your mudroom design with elements that show off your personal style, like chic tile or bold cabinets, is the perfect way to add some interest to those everyday tasks we often try to avoid.
