This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
Savvy homeowners know that an entryway does more than greet guests — it sets the tone for the entire home while keeping daily life organized. Thoughtful storage and layout solutions help keep coats, bags and shoes in order while creating a stylish first impression that welcomes everyone who walks through the door. For inspiration on blending practicality with design, explore this countdown of the 10 most-saved new entryway and mudroom photos uploaded to Houzz so far in 2026.
A dramatic yet inviting entryway greets visitors at this modern retreat on Lake James in North Carolina by CBB Design Firm. A warm wood front door framed by sidelights and topped with transom windows draws in natural light while emphasizing the home’s tall proportions. Wide-plank wood flooring extends the sense of warmth, and a sculptural star-shaped chandelier casts a soft glow from above. Glass panels provide sightlines into an adjacent home office, adding openness to the layout. Stacked-stone surfaces and iron railings introduce texture and structure, echoing the refined material palette used throughout the home.
Schloegel Design Remodel, which uses Houzz Pro software, transformed an awkward vestibule in this 1933 Prairie Village, Kansas, home into a hardworking 42-square-foot mudroom tailored to a busy family of five. Reorienting the layout and widening the room created more usable space, while replacing a traditional swing door with a pocket door reclaimed valuable square footage. A built-in bench with drawers below maximizes storage, and open cubbies topped with woven baskets keep everyday items within easy reach. Hexagonal tile flooring introduces lively pattern, and multicolored hooks installed high above the bench add a playful note.
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This newly built beach house in Plymouth, Massachusetts, by Thorson Restoration & Construction includes a 115-square-foot mudroom designed to handle sandy, post-shore routines with ease. Custom built-in cabinetry painted in Quiet Moments by Benjamin Moore features fir accents and conceals a handy laundry chute for towels and bathing suits. A wood bench and matching door introduce warmth against the light cabinetry, and a porcelain brick floor brings subtle pattern and helps ground the space.
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As part of a gut renovation of an older gambrel home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sam Kachmar Architects converted an underperforming three-season room into a highly functional 88-square-foot mudroom. Ceiling-height cubbies fitted with lined baskets store bulk and seasonal items, helping keep clutter out of sight. A corner bench maximizes seating and storage, with two large drawers on one side and open cubbies for everyday shoes on the other. Full-height cabinets add concealed storage, and hooks on the opposite wall provide an easy landing spot for coats and jackets.
The entry of this midcentury-style modern home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rogers Design Build makes a strong first impression through warm materials and clean architectural lines. A front door with oversize hardware opens to a space wrapped in wood walls that clearly define the arrival zone. On one side, a slatted wood partition offers a partial view into the dining room, while paneled wood walls on the other subtly separate a nearby living area. Windows surrounding the door draw in natural light, softening the enclosed feel. Large-format floor tile continues into the dining room, visually linking the spaces.
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Set between two gables, the front entry of this custom lakeside home in northern Wisconsin by Christopher Strom Architects opens directly to a dining room and a framed view of the water beyond. Wall hooks flanking the front door provide convenient storage for bags, jackets and outdoor gear. A wood stool tucked into each corner offers a practical spot for removing shoes. Large-format stone floor tiles help define the entry zone and stand up to wet, muddy conditions. A glass-paneled front door with sidelights draws in natural light and strengthens the home’s connection to the surrounding woods.
Wanting a mudroom near the front entry but clearly defined as a separate zone, these Lakewood, Colorado, homeowners turned to designer Kate Gaston of Perspective Design Build, whom they found on Houzz. Gaston, who uses Houzz Pro, created a tidy 60-square-foot space centered on storage, including a 9-foot-wide wall of dark green cabinetry with floor-to-ceiling closed compartments. Three 3-foot-wide units with drawers below organize shoes, while the upper sections accommodate adjustable shelving or hanging coats. A long bench provides a comfortable spot for changing footwear, and board-and-batten wainscoting adds architectural detail. Sandblasted marble tile laid in a Versailles pattern introduces texture and durability.
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In this renovated Maine home, Haven Hill Builders created a mudroom designed to keep everyday clutter in check. Four open lockers each feature double hooks to maximize hanging space for bags, coats and hats, while cubbies above and drawers beneath a built-in wood bench organize additional gear. Colorful cabinetry enlivens the space and includes a tall storage unit with extra drawers for concealed organization. Integrated lighting brightens the compact area, and a patterned floor introduces visual interest while helping define the hardworking drop zone.
Bethesda Contracting designed this 66-square-foot mudroom in Chevy Chase, Maryland, to balance open and closed storage for effortless organization. A quartersawn white oak bench in a pecan stain provides a comfortable spot for changing shoes, with space below for baskets. Wall hooks keep frequently used coats and bags within reach, and upper cabinets conceal additional storage. A four-drawer base cabinet supports a 42-inch-high countertop scaled to the homeowners’ height; an open section creates a small drop zone for keys or decor. Red oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern adds warmth and contrast against the lighter cabinetry and walls.
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This entry mudroom in a classic 1960s side-hall colonial in Philadelphia, refreshed by House of Grace Interiors, pairs simplicity with everyday function. A wall-mounted rack with hooks keeps totes, towels and outerwear within easy reach, supporting quick comings and goings. A vintage wood chair can be moved as needed and provides a convenient spot for changing shoes or pulling on boots. A wood console table with drawers offers space for plants while corralling keys, mail and small essentials. A checkerboard floor introduces lively pattern, and neutral walls and abundant natural light keep the compact space feeling bright and relaxed.
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