{"id":8174,"date":"2024-03-14T12:39:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatclosetdesign.com\/?p=8174"},"modified":"2024-03-14T12:39:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:39:04","slug":"3-reasons-why-a-mudroom-increases-home-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatclosetdesign.com\/3-reasons-why-a-mudroom-increases-home-value\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why a Mudroom Increases Home Value"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mudrooms are in high demand because they make life feel so much easier and more organized. You\u2019ll appreciate having a handy mudroom every day – and if you ever sell your house, the next homeowners will, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Realtor.com advises<\/a> that homeowners who invest money in mudrooms \u201cwill recoup it due to the mudroom\u2019s popularity.\u201d According to Dan Simms at Angi.com, a mudroom will usually increase a home\u2019s value<\/a>, especially if it uses previously wasted space in a garage, porch, or closet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Mudrooms Solve Storage Dilemmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mudrooms are growing in popularity because they add extra storage<\/a>, and storage is one of the top requests among homebuyers. Fixr\u2019s annual study revealed \u201cextra storage\u201d was ranked number 8 out of the 16 top homeowner priorities<\/a>, with 81% of homeowners saying it was important to very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, mudroom storage is usually conveniently located just inside your front or back door. The extra space in the mudroom allows everyone to stow away coats, hats, boots, bookbags, and everything else that comes indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best mudrooms are packed with an array of helpful storage features. Make sure your mudroom has plenty of cabinets, drawers, and closets. You can even add a wall-mounted storage system with pegs and hooks to hold more frequently used items out in the open for easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Mudrooms Keep Things Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another benefit of the mudroom is right in its name: mud control. Your mudroom keeps your home clean<\/a> and prevents soiled items from entering the rest of your house. This results in an overall more hygienic and healthy environment for everyone in your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Surgeon General issued a Call to Action to Promote Healthy Homes<\/a>, showing the risks of dirty houses. Poor indoor home hygiene is associated with higher rates of asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, psychological distress, and other health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mudroom Features for Maximum Cleanliness:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n