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Your mudroom is your first and last stop when entering and leaving your home. You might have a small entryway, a hallway nook, or a dedicated room, but whatever space is acting as your mudroom, it’s an essential part of maintaining the flow of your household. A functional mudroom is one that uses strategic storage to contain clutter while also reflecting your personal style—so baskets are the perfect solution.
Why Storage Matters in a Mudroom
The mudroom is where the chaos of life tends to build up—muddy boots, tangled scarves, assorted mail, and dripping umbrellas. You need a system to keep this high-traffic zone from becoming a dumping ground. Thankfully, when it’s designed well, the mudroom can “set the tone” for your home—making a big difference in keeping the rest of your home tidy and stress-free.
The Power of Baskets for Stylish, Functional Storage
Baskets are a classic home organization solution for a reason. They’re the ideal combination of style and practicality, making them perfect for a mudroom. Baskets do a great job of concealing unsightly clutter and grouping together similar items so they’re easier to find. They also work with almost any design aesthetic, from farmhouse charm to modern minimalism.
Basket Storage by Category
One of the best ways to make your mudroom as efficient and functional as possible is to organize your storage baskets by category, so everyone in the household knows exactly where to find what they’re looking for (and where to put things away when they’re done with them). Let’s break down the most common mudroom storage categories to help you get an idea of how many baskets you might need:
Shoes
Assign a large basket for each person’s most-used shoes or boots. We prefer to store shoes in open top baskets because they’re more breathable and allow for the easiest access.
Outerwear Accessories
Medium-sized baskets like this one are a great choice for gloves, hats, scarves, and other cold weather essentials. Label them by category or person to prevent rummaging as you’re rushing out the door.
Umbrellas
Keep your rainy-day protection within easy reach by designating a stylish stand—like our wicker umbrella stand—for umbrellas. This keeps them organized and ready to grab as soon as the weather turns.
Pet Supplies
Designate a basket for items like leashes, waste bags, treats, and toys to make walks and outings as easy as possible.
Sports Gear
Set aside one or two deep baskets for balls, shin guards, water bottles, and uniforms. If needed, having a basket for each sport can also make things more efficient.
Seasonal Items
Rotate out baskets with supplies for different times of year. For instance, you could have a summer basket with necessities like bug spray and sunscreen, and a winter basket with items like ice scrapers and hand warmers.
Labelling and Lining Baskets for a Polished Look
For a mudroom that looks like something out of a design magazine, choose baskets in a consistent color palette (such as antique walnut brown or natural wicker) and add labels and liners to your baskets.
For the labels, you can use chalkboard tags, tie-on leather labels, or clip-on signs, all of which work well with wicker baskets. For more advice on adding labels, check out this post on keeping kitchen cabinets organized with smart basket labeling.
Liners also elevate your space—creating a cohesive, intentional look—while protecting your wicker baskets from dirt and wear. In addition to the baskets themselves, The Basket Lady sells high-quality basket liners in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The fabric liners tie or fold onto their corresponding baskets, so washing them is as easy as removing them and throwing them in the laundry.
Wicker Baskets That Work Hard in Your Mudroom
The skilled mother-daughter team running The Basket Lady has decades of wicker basket expertise and a deep appreciation for timeless design. The baskets we sell are beautifully handwoven from eco-friendly rattan by talented artisans in Indonesia—this traditional skill has been passed down and perfected for generations. The resulting baskets blend durability with natural charm.
To bring the ideal combination of style and order to your mudroom, explore The Basket Lady’s wide selection of wicker storage baskets. Choose from baskets selected for use in the mudroom and entryway, or find your ideal storage baskets by searching by type, room, or size.
