Looking for mudroom cubbies that give your shoes, bags and jackets a place to land? From white benches with open shelves to green lockers with lower drawers, there’s plenty to choose from here.
I especially love the little baskets tucked into the upper shelves.
You can keep things simple or go all out with full-height cabinets. These ideas also include a few bench nooks and closed-storage alternatives if open cubbies aren’t quite your thing.
Mudroom Storage Ideas Worth Saving
white cubbies and patterned pillows
We’re starting off strong with this pretty white bench and open cubbies. I love the black hooks against the horizontal wall panels.
The striped pillow and black-and-white print make the little seating area look less plain.
If you want to follow this look, tuck baskets into the upper shelves and leave the lower openings ready for shoes.
baskets above and below
How cute is this basket-filled setup? The dark brown bench stands out against the cream cabinetry, with rectangular baskets sitting above the hooks and below the seat.
Try the same mix if you’d rather see matching basket fronts than rows of loose shoes.
a name above each hook
This is a lovely way to give everyone their own spot. Small name labels sit above pairs of black hooks, with a long dark bench underneath.
There aren’t divided shoe cubbies below this bench. If you prefer that open space, borrow the labels and paneled back without adding more compartments.
sage cabinets and shoe shelves
I am obsessed with this sage green setup. The tall upper cabinets, little basket openings and pale brown bench are so pretty together.
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The lower shelves mix short openings for sneakers with taller spaces for boots. Keep that variety in mind when planning storage around the shoes you actually wear.
pull-out shoe racks
Don’t want your shoes on display all the time? This one is for you.
The open cabinet door reveals several pull-out racks beneath the bench, with shoes lined up across each level.
I love the white cabinet fronts and gold-colored handles. Above the seat, a brown hook rail repeats the color of the bench.
green paneling and double hook rails
If you’re looking for something a little more open, go with a long bench and two rows of hooks like these. The pale green paneling runs behind the whole arrangement, with baskets along the high shelf.
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This version skips individual cubbies under the seat. Shoes sit below the bench instead.
dark paint and three baskets
This dark built-in may just be one of my favorites here. I love the golden-brown baskets against the deep gray-green paint.
The blue patterned pillow is such a pretty extra touch.
Try leaving the middle lower cubby empty like this, with shoes in the openings on either side.
divided lockers and lower drawers
Want a little more separation between everyone’s things? These tall dividers give each hanging area its own space, with a basket cubby above and a drawer underneath.
The black hooks and drawer pulls look so good against the muted green. I’d keep those matching details if you’re borrowing this idea.
a small bench beside the door
Don’t have a whole wall for a built-in? No problem!
This small bench sits beside the raised doorway, with two baskets tucked underneath and an open compartment between them.
I love the gray pillows against the pale paneled wall. A few hooks above the seat give bags their own spot too.
olive storage by the stairs
This is such a pretty use of the space beside a staircase. The olive green unit combines a small bench nook with overhead cabinets and a tall cupboard on the right.
The boots fit into the middle opening below the cushion, with baskets on either side. You don’t need a long bench to borrow that arrangement.
little shelves and lighted niches
If you are looking for lots of storage details, then this one is for you. There are baskets across the top, small shoe shelves below the bench and drawers beside the seating area.
My favorite part is the pair of lighted display niches. The books in the upper niche and the leafy plant beside the bench give this entry a little more personality than a wall of cabinets alone.
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three narrow white bays
This narrow nook keeps things simple with three hanging bays, three open cubbies and cabinets up top. The brown bench seat is a lovely break from all the white.
Try a divided layout like this if you want separate spots without using different colors or name labels.
dark corner with a shoe tower
I am obsessed with this dark corner unit. There’s a tall shoe tower on the left, a slim stack of basket cubbies beside it and even more baskets above the hooks.
The brown bench wraps around the corner. Keep that little return in mind if you’re planning storage across two adjoining walls.
blue-gray cabinets and floral walls
Prefer closed cabinets to open cubbies? This blue-gray entry gives you a different direction to try.
Tall doors line both sides, with a small bench tucked into the left.
I love the floral wallpaper around the back door. The pale checkerboard floor and oversized pleated light make this feel like a room worth decorating too.
brown lockers and a side counter
These brown locker doors keep the main storage areas out of sight, while the upper cubbies stay open. Long black handles repeat across the doors and lower drawers.
That little counter on the right is worth borrowing if you need a place to set down mail. Wall-mounted pockets above it give papers a separate spot.
an unfinished cubby layout
Here’s a look at the layout before the finishing touches. This unfinished unit is standing in a garage, with two rows of upper openings, tall divided bays and smaller cubbies below the bench.
Use it as planning inspiration rather than a finished-room example. It’s a helpful view of how the compartments line up.
a tucked-away bench nook
How adorable is this little nook? The dog is sitting among pale pillows and layered throws, with a display shelf above the seat.
This one isn’t a cubby-storage example. Borrow it as a seating alternative if your shoes and coats already have a home elsewhere.
locker doors with personal touches
The inside of these locker doors deserves a look too! Artwork is pinned to rectangular boards, with small hanging baskets lower down.
Open drawers beneath the bench show the shoe storage.
Try adding a spot for notes or drawings inside your own locker doors. That way, the personal touches don’t have to disappear when you choose closed storage.
a striped seat over open shelves
I love this dark striped bench cushion against the gray-green paneling. The mustard pillow and blue floral print are so pretty together.
There’s even a cat claiming the middle of the seat.
Below, two rows of open shelves leave room for shoes. This is a lovely option if you want your bench to look a little more like a seating nook.
white lockers with basket tops
Last but definitely not least, we have these white lockers with dark baskets across the top. The open doors show hooks, small shelves and separate spaces for bags and jackets.
I especially like the wide drawers underneath. Try this combination if you want open basket storage up high but doors and drawers for the everyday clutter.
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