20 Best Mudroom Bench Ideas for Stylish Storage

Beadboard Paneling

The narrow hallway in this Denver, CO home got a massive upgrade by the contractors at Factor Design Build.

A small recessed area was transformed into mudroom thanks to a custom mudroom bench loaded with hooks and cubbies.

Blue-painted beadboard paneling complements the home's original historic character.

Under the seat are storage baskets for shoes, sneakers, and boots. The upper shelf creates a spot to store seasonal items until they are needed.

Floating Mudroom Bench

Not every home has the room for a sizable, built-in mudroom bench packed with endless storage.

This DIY floating mudroom bench made out of maple plywood from blogger Jen O'Brien of City Farmhouse offers a solution for small spaces, with under-bench space to stash shoes and boots.

Artwork, a couple of accent pillows, and a faux sheepskin throw give the nook a dose of Nordic style.

Corner Mudroom Bench

Even awkward corners can be put to work with the right mudroom bench. Factor Design and Build created this custom built-in to optimize space, with a window seat for putting on and taking off shoes, and small cubbies underneath for both display and storage.

Traditional Mudroom Bench

Nest Design Company squeezed a small, yet stylish mudroom bench under a vaulted ceiling.

Crown molding and Shaker-inspired detailing give the unit its homey appeal. Two generous drawers below the seat create space for hats and gloves, and storage hooks hanging from a beadboard-paneled wall make room for coats, hats, and handbags.

Seasonal items that are not needed year-round are stashed in the baskets above.

Every mudroom needs a pop of pretty—here colorful accent pillows get the job done. 

Granite Mudroom Bench

Putting your feet on the ample built-in mudroom bench shown here is not a problem because it's topped off with weather-resistant and easy-to-clean granite.

Molly Howe Design created individual storage zones for each family member in this mudroom with a seat, coat hooks, basket storage, and an overhead cabinet. Brass hardware and a gold pendant lamp elevate the space.

Wicker Mudroom Bench

Take the elements of your house that you like best and try incorporating them in unexpected places for a more personalized design experience.

A standalone wicker bench works for the small mudroom in this coastal farmhouse from Zoe Feldman that features natural materials throughout the space for a relaxed and beachy feel.

Water-Resistant Bench

Choose semi-gloss or high-gloss paint for your mudroom bench to protect it from wear and tear.

Andrea Schumacher Interiors painted this storage bench in navy and placed it under the window, positioning the storage hooks and shelving on the other wall to work in the corner space.

Shaker-Style Mudroom Bench

This Shaker-inspired cottage mudroom from Melanie Gowen features a built-in bench with convenient shoe cubbies under the window that acts like a bridge between storage on both sides.

The bench has clean lines that are modern and timeless, and the all-white paint job makes the small space feel open and airy.

Dog-Friendly Mudroom Bench

This spacious, dog-friendly mudroom from Amanda Reynal Interiors includes a built-in bench that is topped off with a cushion covered in resilient outdoor fabric.

Shelf storage below creates room for the dog's leash, collar, and outerwear.

Rustic Wood Bench

Create a small mudroom in the kitchen next to the back door by stealing some space from a built-in wall of cabinetry.

Rebecca Hay Designs added a simple wood bench and a wall-mounted coat rack that offer contrast with the blue paint.

Mudroom Bench With Cubbies

Just because you use a mudroom as a dumping ground for coats, bags, and shoes, doesn't mean it can't be stylish. 

Design Storms created this custom bench storage unit with under-seat storage drawers, a small wall of basket-filled cubbies for accessories, and a herringbone wall. 

Mudroom Bench and Shelf

While matchy-matchy furniture can get a bit repetitive, it works beautifully in this space by Kate Marker Interiors. 

It makes the open space feel fresher and even lighter.

The free-standing mudroom bench, which matches the desk, has a wood topper that coordinates beautifully with the coat rack above.

Beach House Mudroom Bench

A weathered wooden bench that looks bleached by the sun is a perfect fit for this coastal mudroom by Chango & Co.

Clean beach towels are kept neatly rolled beneath the seat.

Wood and leather hooks on the wall above create room for grab-and-go items like tote bags and beach hats. 

Mudroom Bench With Lockers

The built-in bench in this dove gray mudroom by Brooke Wagner Design creates room to sit or to lace up boots while standing.

It also makes space for dropped handbags and other accessories.

The natural maple wood seat complements the copper handles on the storage drawers.

Beach Cottage Mudroom Bench

Thin white planks give this built-in mudroom bench in a lovely seaside cottage remodeled by Lisa Tharp Interiors classic appeal.

The blue and white bench cushion enhances the seaside vibe. And here is a whimsical twist: the storage drawers below have porthole-inspired cabinet knobs. 

Jewel Tone Mudroom Bench

Add character to your mudroom by painting it in a bold jewel tone. This space from Tyler Karu Design + Interiors is painted in a deep shade of eggplant with a semi-gloss finish.

The mudroom bench is integrated into built-in storage cabinets and finished with moldings and a beadboard backing that matches the wainscoting.

Purple wallpaper with a white pattern adds another layer of decor to the finished space.

Mudroom Window Seat Bench

Build a mudroom bench below a central window so that it can double as a window seat.

This sage green mudroom from Becca Interiors features a built-in bench outfitted with an upholstered cushion for extra comfort.

The bench is seamlessly integrated into a wall of built-ins to hide clutter, while hooks on the adjacent wall create extra hanging storage.

Mudroom Laundry Room Bench

Paint your mudroom bench in a cheerful shade of pink for a feel-good vibe.

This combination mudroom laundry room from Whittney Parkinson Design includes a built-in mudroom storage bench with integrated cabinets both below and above.

The colorful cabinetry helps to define the mudroom from the all-white laundry room.

Modern Mudroom Bench

Define a modern mudroom in a modern, all-white space using dark paint. This open-plan mudroom from Michelle Berwick Design is backed with painted black shiplap.

Round Scandi-style light wood hooks in varying sizes complement the thick wood floating mudroom bench below.

Open and Closed Storage

Incorporate a mudroom bench into a wall of mixed open and closed storage to maximize space and visual appeal.

Kate Marker Interiors installed a long mudroom bench in this family-style mudroom laundry room with sleek under-bench drawers for accessories, and open space beneath for shoes.

The natural wood bench is contrasted with painted wood dividers and upper cabinetry.