Mudroom Makeover: How This DIYer Turned A Room That's Usually An Afterthought Into A Full-On Design Moment

Does the term "mudroom" make you think of a dirt-covered space only suitable for kicking off rain-soaked boots and wiping messy dog paws? Okay, fine, it is very much a place for those things—but it's also a storage sanctuary for all of your coats, bags, and daily essentials. In other words, the mudroom is overdue for a rebrand.

And that's exactly what we gave it inside the home of expert DIY-er Alexi Politis Parry. Together with The Home Depot, we transformed Parry's entryway inside her Seattle fixer-upper into the functional space it deserved to be, all through smart storage, fresh paint, and clever DIY design touches. Just think of your mudroom as the eye-pleasing appetizer to the rest of your home—and scroll down to get the look.