Mudroom cubby/built in question.
gillylily
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Who built your mudroom cubbies/cabinets?
Comments (4)Our cubbies don't have drawers and they work very well for us. Ours were actually built by our cabinet makers, but we still opted for no drawers. I purchased several baskets at a local home improvement store which work great to stash hats, mittens, etc......See MoreWidth and depth for mudroom cubbies?
Comments (24)We are going to do "cubbies" of a sort, but I didn't really divide them b/c I have found that the kids' stuff overflows small "lockers." As they get older, their backpacks get really big. Then, add a coat, a jacket, a soccer bag, a bag for piano, etc. and it tends to grow. For us, I thought hooks that weren't divided into compartments would work better for us. Now, it isn't built yet, so we'll see. Good luck! I also have lots of extra hooks on a big wall for the friends' things. In my little "mudroom" now (a row of hooks with PB bench underneath), I have found my kids don't put things in drawers or baskets. I have a metal tub for shoes and that is the best I can do. I will probably have this same tub in the new house. Think about how you and your family lives. I know that I will not teach my kids to put things away, so I will try to make the new space work for them....See MoreMudroom cubbies
Comments (8)I really like your inspiration pictures. Now, I get what you are doing. as pretty as that top section is, it's not very practical I'm afraid. I don't know how old your kids are but as they get older those top spaces are a great place to throw sports bags and basketballs and stuff like that instead of using the bench portion which will inevitably be used for book bags. The book bags get so heavy as they progress in school, you don't want them to be hung on your hooks. Besides that the hooks will be occupied with tons of stinky sweatshirts, lol. At least that is my experience. if you want to use with your plan, I see no reason why your doors can't be used. Just insist on it and use two hinges. It is indeed pretty. Doing the seat portion in a dark color is smart! I did not and it is not great looking years later. i love the idea of an open bench area as mentioned above since in my house no one uses their own locker and no one sits on the bench to put on their shoes....See MorePleasing Lines for Functional Mudroom Built-in
Comments (52)My apologies for the delay in replying; I had typed up a reply but never submitted it somehow. The Cook's Kitchen - you got a lot into that space! Too bad about the legs - but I do like inset as well so can understand. Thank you for posting a picture. I can't tell where the face frames start and end. Christine - I received notifications about 2 posts you made but only found this one, not sure what may have happened. Yes, DH tends to use one hook (in fact, he claims I told him he could only use one and took umbrage at me saying he hogs the hooks). Regarding file cabinets, most things I've filed, I've never gone back to! herbflavor - We're in a four seasons climate as well. I'm not sure I understand the difference between a hook and a peg. Does the peg length allow things to be hung over the peg as well as the end? cluelessincolorado - You make an excellent point. To be honest, far fewer coats, shoes, sneakers, etc. need to live in here than we have currently. We keep most shoes in our closets and do have a front hall closet. Maybe I need a Salvation Army peg and shoe rack :) Well, I went off and brooded for a bit, and then started again. I'm trying to mimic the upper cabinets in this picture. Regarding the cubbies, I'd like somewhere to put my gloves and wool hat when I come in. I'd rather set them down than open a drawer and put them away. Broom, and long coat/s on left. Plenty of cabinet storage up top. Drawer storage. Bench Good deal of real estate for hook/peg and shoe storage. Dog biscuits probably on countertop; leash on side of cabinet. Does this look clean and does anyone have any thoughts on improvements to the lines? I'm showing 1.5" rails. The cabinet is 20" deep and the bench is recessed 5". It probably makes more sense to not do individual cabinets up top; just buy the face frame and doors; then DH can mount the inset doors. More space but then more opportunity for everything to move around. Again, your input appreciated!...See Morehoosiergirl
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