Are mudrooms the new powder rooms for 2025? All these luxurious trends say yes

The mudroom all too often becomes a catch-all for rainboots, umbrellas, and pet accessories – however, this necessary space can be more than a purely functional area. Considered design can take a mudroom up a notch, and we are noticing more and more trends are focused on this small, often unassuming space.

So we've got insight from experts on the mudroom trends to follow in 2025, from colors and patterns to materials and layouts that will elevate your space beyond its essentials. Here you will find design approved, easy-to-replicate mudroom ideas, that both look beautiful and work for all the wear and tear they face.

1. Incorporate a dog bath for a chic and easy clean up

As the name suggests, mudrooms encourage the coming and going of pets that can often be covered in mud and water, neither of which you want traipsing through your home. Why not make life easier and incorporate a dog bath or shower into the area? It ensures that your pup is cleaned before entering any other part of the home (hello, pet-friendly home), and can look surprisingly chic.

'Utility rooms and mudrooms are about good use, and so the trend for incorporating a dog shower station into the room is one that keeps on going,' says Ca' Pitera's head of creative, Grazzie Wilson. 'This has to be one of the best I’ve seen though and a perfect example of how to do utility rooms in a sleek, chic modern context. Our Fondant Ceramic tiles look so smart, rising to the dog shower challenge, and making the room feel loftier at the same time by stacking them vertically.'

2. Don't be afraid to soften the space with wood

Wood might not be the first material you consider for your mudroom floor since it's porous; however, a wood-effect tile on the floor, or a classic, unpainted wood cabinet lends to a natural, modern rustic-inspired feel.

'Wood does work in a mudroom, let me just say, but if you want the wooden look but with the reassurance of it withstanding water, wear and tear, then a porcelain wood-effect tile might be just the ticket,' Grazzie says. 'Mixed in with Shaker-style cabinetry and wooden wall paneling, it’s a happy blend of all the tones and finishes of a classically elegant interior that’ll last a lifetime.'

3. Elevate a mudroom with marble

Not just a kitchen countertop go-to, decorating with marble is decidedly on-trend as a mudroom backsplash, lending its luxurious appeal to this very functional part of the home.

'Function and form can coexist in perfect harmony, and this marble-walled utility room is the ultimate proof,' says Grazzie. 'Just as fashion advice tells us to not save cashmere for best but to enjoy it every day, the same applies to interiors with marble. Carrara marble might be one of life’s luxuries but it can absolutely form part of your day-to-day, just as the brick tile does in this home’s utility, sprinkling the sink and laundry section of the room with marble gold dust.'

4. Layer plenty of texture

When it comes to tile trends, textured tiles are always a win, and Grazzie says that mosaic ones are particularly popular – if your mudroom leans white or neutral, this is a fantastic way to incorporate visual interest.

'For when you want to introduce visual texture to a room, go for a micro matchstick mosaic tile and you’ll have layers of texture all in one,' she says. 'In this modern utility room, I think it’s really clever how they’ve reflected the texture of their Belfast sink with their tile choice helping to tie the room together subtly but effectively. And on a final practical note, these are porcelain too making them a complete breeze to live a long and happy life with.'

5. Embrace the trend for color drenching

A huge factor in designing a mudroom is of course color, and leading paint experts say that going bold is the move this year.

'If you have a small and windowless mudroom, you can go really dark here,' says Patrick O'Donnell, Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball. 'A deeply dark blue such as our petrol-hued Hague Blue or ambient Green Smoke could feel super smart, just keep in mind your artificial lighting. If going dark feels wildly terrifying, opt for the warmth of a cheery, but not overly bright, yellow like Sudbury Yellow.'

Patrick also recommends a strong finish, to ensure the durability of any paint color. 'For truly hard-working mudrooms, you need something with integrity that will tolerate the rigors of a flying rainboot and soggy outdoor coat, so look no further than Modern Emulsion for your walls and Modern Eggshell for your cabinetry and trim,' he says. 'These finishes are thoroughly washable and wipeable, so no matter what you throw at it (literally) a warm, soapy cloth will eliminate the ill deeds.'

Whether you prefer a muted space or bright colors and bold textures, there are plenty of ways to make your mudroom more trend-forward while keeping it functional. With a mix of patterns and materials, a mudroom can be transformed from a makeshift closet or a laundry room to one of the most polished and stylish parts of the home.