From Cramped to Custom
A Mudroom Makeover for a Busy Family
At Hubley Painting & Remodeling, we love turning underused and awkward spaces into beautiful, functional areas that make everyday life easier—and this recent mudroom transformation is a perfect example.
For a young family with three kids, the space off the garage wasn’t doing them any favors. What should have been a hardworking transition zone was instead a tight, cramped hallway with just enough room for a washer and dryer tucked inside a double-door closet. A small coat closet just up a step created a frustrating bottleneck: when the door was open, it completely blocked the main passage into the house. Even the sliding door in front of the laundry area, a workaround for the tight hallway, made it tricky to access both the washer and dryer at the same time.
The homeowners decided it was time to rethink this space. They relocated the laundry to another area of the house, giving us the green light to reimagine the entryway into a streamlined, stylish, and highly functional mudroom.
The Transformation
Once the closets were removed, our team had a clean slate to work with. We installed a beautiful, durable tile floor—perfect for a family of five coming and going in all kinds of weather. It replaced a dated mix of white tile and hardwood, instantly modernizing the space and making it much more family-friendly.
The real star of the makeover is the custom-built cabinetry. Designed with both form and function in mind, the new unit includes a thoughtful mix of open hooks for coats and backpacks, closed closet-style storage, shelving for shoes, and cubbies for quick-grab items like keys, purses, and sunglasses.
Our carpentry team custom-built the unit to seamlessly incorporate the step in the hallway, giving the entire installation a cohesive and intentional look. The cabinetry is painted a rich navy blue, contrasted beautifully with brushed silver hooks, handles, and pulls. The stained wood bench beneath the hooks adds warmth and texture, making the whole space feel welcoming while standing up to daily wear and tear.
A Space That Works Hard—So You Don’t Have To
This mudroom is now a true extension of the home: a smart, stylish space that keeps chaos at bay and helps the family stay organized. It's the kind of project we love—one that makes life a little easier and a lot more beautiful.
Thinking about transforming your own entryway or laundry space? Let’s chat about how we can help design a solution that works for your family’s real-life needs.
