Ralph Lauren Inspired Mudroom Under $100
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Four rooms deep into this series and the mudroom might be my favorite one yet — it’s basically a true boot room the second you add plaid and brass, and with Luke’s hockey gear cycling through daily, mine gets real use. Under $100, as always. 🐎
Find 1: Plaid Storage Bins
Why it works: Function doesn’t have to look like function — plaid bins hide the actual mess (gloves, cleats, loose gear) while still looking styled on an open shelf.
What to look for: Canvas or fabric bins with a tartan pattern and sturdy handles, sized to fit standard shelving cubbies.
Shop: Plaid Storage Bins
Running total: $32
Find 2: Brass Boot Tray
Why it works: A brass-trimmed boot tray does double duty — catches snow and mud, and still looks like it belongs in the equestrian estate rather than a garage.
What to look for: A metal or wood tray with brass detailing along the edges, large enough for multiple pairs of boots.
Shop: Brass Boot Tray
Running total: $55
Find 3: Leather Luggage Rack or Bench
Why it works: A small leather-strapped bench or luggage rack gives people somewhere to sit while pulling off boots, and it looks intentional rather than makeshift.
What to look for: A wood bench with leather strap accents, or a folding leather luggage rack repurposed as a boot bench.
Shop: Leather Strap Bench
Running total: $80
Find 4: Brass Coat Hooks with Nameplates
Why it works: Individual hooks with a small brass nameplate solve the “whose coat is this” problem while looking like something out of an English boarding school cloakroom.
What to look for: Solid brass hooks with a small engraved or blank nameplate tag you can personalize.
Shop: Brass Nameplate Hooks
Running total: $95
Find 5: Boxwood Wreath for the Mudroom Door
Why it works: Even the door leading into a mudroom deserves the same evergreen treatment as the front door — it keeps the whole house feeling consistent.
What to look for: A smaller preserved boxwood wreath sized for an interior door, with a simple ribbon to match the rest of the house.
Shop: Small Boxwood Wreath
Running total: $99
The Cheat Sheet
- Hide the function, keep the style: plaid bins and a boot tray do the practical work without looking utilitarian.
- Personalize where you can: nameplate hooks solve a real family problem while staying on-theme.
- Give people somewhere to sit: a bench changes a mudroom from a hallway into an actual functional space.
- Carry the aesthetic through every door: even an interior door gets the same wreath treatment as the front door.
Shop the Look
| Item | Why It Works | Shop Link |
|---|---|---|
| Plaid Storage Bins | Hides mess, still looks styled | Shop |
| Brass Boot Tray | Function that still looks elevated | Shop |
| Leather Strap Bench | Somewhere to sit, looks intentional | Shop |
| Brass Nameplate Hooks | Solves the whose-coat-is-this problem | Shop |
| Small Boxwood Wreath | Keeps the whole house consistent | Shop |
Four rooms in and this equestrian estate look just keeps working — even the mudroom gets to feel a little bit fancy. Save this before hockey season ramps up!
XO, Heather
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