Kinzie Builders
According to Kinzie Builders, one of the greatest benefits of the mudroom for Midwesterners is the buffer zone, which is created from the outside world during winter weather.
According to Kinzie Builders, one of the top benefits of a mudroom for homeowners in cold locales is the buffer zone it creates from the outside world during winter weather. This space helps keep the main floors clean from what residents and their pets track in.
“With a well-placed mudroom, all of the slush, dirt and salt associated with snowy and wet weather stays in the mudroom, as opposed to being tracked throughout the house,” says Andrew Kiener, director of project sales for Kinzie. “This creates a space great for dropping off wet boots or collecting kids’ snow pants, and wiping pets’ paws after they’ve been out in the snow or mud.” Another great option to consider is a heated floor, which helps warm those cold, wet boots, Kiener added.
Kiener noted a mudroom is a top requirement for buyers of semi-custom homes at its Enclave of Heritage Estates community in Lake Barrington, where each customizable floor plan includes a mudroom. “There are so many options to personalize the designated mudroom space in these homes, and our expert designers are on hand to make sure the room meets the buyer’s specific needs and wants – from doggie zones to wet-clothes-only areas.”
