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Your pet is family, so it’s important to consider their needs when remodeling a space. When muddy paws come into the house, having a space that’s prepped for their arrival can make life a little easier for everyone.
But having a mudroom that’s tailored to include your pup’s needs is more than just a tile floor where you can wipe off their paws. Some homeowners have opted to have a pet wash station for those extra muddy days. And many people are opting to include a spot for their sleeping quarters, or crate, in the mudroom as well.
In many homes, the day-to-day entrance is off the garage, which is usually where the mudroom is placed. With a sleeping area in the mudroom, you and your pet can see each other right away, and it’s easy to either grab their leash for a walk, or let them out in the yard.
Consider a shelving unit designed around a crate or sleeping area, which doesn’t compromise the storage potential of the room. And an area with hooks is perfect for house keys, dog leashes and towels for clean up. Cubbies are also the perfect tool to create a customized and organized space for each member of the family, perfect for coats, bags, and even dog toys.
In addition to flexible shelving, there are certain kinds of flooring in a mudroom that are a hit for any home, not just families with pets.
For the flooring, choose a durable option like porcelain and something that has a lower sheen to minimize slips. And one element that you didn’t think you’d need until you have one — a heated floor. It keeps the room warm, which is important for a space that’s typically adjoining a chilly garage. A warm floor also lets you toss wet items right on the floor to speed drying, which can be a big hit for families with kids, as well as pets. And since the mudroom floor often is the landing spot for moisture from the outdoors when everyone piles in, a heated floor will dry more quickly.
Incorporating a space for your pet in the mudroom is just one way you can make life better for you and your pup. Set up a time to talk with a Normandy Designer about the best ways to integrate thoughtful design when remodeling throughout your home, for every member of your family. You can also follow Normandy on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and LinkedIn for even more home tips and inspiration. See the Normandy project photo gallery here.
You may have seen a bidet in your travels, perhaps at a hotel in Europe or Asia, but never really considered one for your home. Although bidets have been popular for a very long time around the world, they hadn’t really found their place in the US. However, it seems like that might be starting to change.
“One of the hesitations people have about adding a bidet or bidet seat is a question of cleanliness of the fixture, which is ironic because they actually provide the user with a much higher level of clean than toilet tissue alone,” says Becca. “What people may not know is that the majority of integrated bidet seats have a 
