CLEAR AS MUD DESIGNING THE PERFECT MUDROOM When it comes to living in the mountains, the term “mudroom” could not be taken more literally. A mudroom is, in fact, one of the most functional and utilized spaces in a mountain house, a place where you can kick off your shoes, which, more often than not, are actually covered with mud. “It is important here in Steamboat to have an adequate
for when you walk in, a way to contain clutter and to keep
space for all your gear simply because we are so active,
it from being scattered.”
we are outside all the time, and we have lots of extra toys,” says Lindsey Jamison, Partner and Lead Designer for Rumor Designs, a Steamboat-based interior design firm. It’s also very personal. “A mudroom reads differently depending on how the family functions, but the end goal is always the same,” she says. “It should be a landing space
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Whether you’re designing a custom house from scratch or wanting to better organize your entryway into a more functional space, here are a few tips for putting your shoes in the right place.
