indoors
G ET O R G A N IZ E D
Stow Away
This industrious mudroom proves that a
small space can handle a flurry of activities.
by JODY GARLOCK photos MICHAEL PARTENIO produced by KARIN LIDBECK-BRENT
W hen you’re
an outdoorsy
family,
messes n a tu ra lly
creep inside. A
w e ll-o rg a n ize d
m udroom , such as the
one in N ico le and
Stephen G o rm an’s
V e rm o n t hom e, can
be the saving grace o f
m u d d y shoes, d rip p y
sw im suits, and a
m ountain o f jackets,
hats, and sports gear.
MAKE SPACE
A salvaged
door closes off the
Gormans’ mudroom.
Space in a garage or entry
hallway could also adapt
to mudroom duty.
TAKE STO C K
Match the
space to your routine.
Nicole even made room
for little things, such as
keys and sunglasses, that
slowed the family down
on the way out the door.
BE PRACTICAL
Resilient
surfaces and containers
are ideal in a hardworking
room. In this space, brown
slate flooring doesn’t
show dirt, and a washtub
that stores sports gear
can be hosed off.
Galvanized washtub,
$
50
; lehmans.com
84 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
