Mudroom Built-Ins in Atlanta, GA
The back door and garage entry are where every coat, backpack, pair of shoes and sports bag ends up at the end of the day. Atlanta Cabinet Works designs mudroom built-ins in Atlanta, GA with fitted locker bays, cabinet storage above a bench and shoe compartments below it, sized to the actual number of people using the space.
- Itemized written quotes
- Measured before ordering
- Semi-custom to full custom
About our mudroom lockers and built-ins
The width of each locker bay, the bench height and the finish on every exposed surface are determined by the people who will use the space, not by a standard module. A locker bay wide enough for two heavy coats is not the same as one sized for a single light jacket, and a finish that handles daily wet gear is chosen before the cabinet boxes are ordered.
Why Atlanta Cabinet Works
How We Work
One conversation in your home, one measure, one written quote, then an install date.
Sizing Lockers per Person
Mudroom lockers run roughly 15 to 18 inches wide per person in most residential installations. A 15-inch bay holds one coat and a backpack without the items overlapping; an 18-inch bay gives a few inches of breathing room and handles bulkier items like hockey bags and oversized winter coats. A household with young children often uses narrower 15-inch bays for children and wider 18-inch bays for adults, with the widths planned from the outset rather than adjusted after installation.
The height of the locker section above the bench typically runs 60 to 72 inches on the upper wall. Adult hooks sit at roughly 60 to 68 inches from the floor so coats hang without dragging; a lower row at roughly 48 inches lets children reach up to hang their own bags. The hook rail and hook count are decided during the design phase rather than added afterward, because the rail position is built into the cabinet structure at fabrication.
A locker with a door on the upper section hides the contents and gives the entry a cleaner look at the cost of a door swing that requires clear floor space in front of it. An open locker bay is more common in active households where speed of access matters and the space is managed through organization rather than concealment.
Benches, Hooks and Shoe Storage
The bench is the functional center of a mudroom entry. It sits at roughly 18 to 19 inches from the floor, which is standard seating height and lets most adults and older children sit comfortably to put on and remove shoes. A bench lower than 17 inches is awkward for adults; one higher than 20 inches makes it difficult for younger children to use on their own.
Shoe storage beneath the bench is typically built as open cubbies: compartments roughly 6 to 7 inches tall by 12 to 13 inches deep that hold a pair of shoes laying flat. A row of cubbies running the full length of the bench holds one pair per opening. Cubbies are sized for adult shoes or children's shoes depending on who uses each bay. A recessed toe kick below the lowest cubby row keeps the base off the floor and allows the bench to sit naturally against the wall without the kickboard becoming a trip hazard.
Hooks positioned on the back wall of each locker bay hold bags, scarves and accessories at a reachable height. A single sturdy hook or a double hook performs better than a hook rail with many small hooks that each hold only one item. The hook specification is chosen for the weight it will carry: a heavy winter coat with contents weighs considerably more than a light jacket, and an undersized hook bends over time with daily use.
Finishes That Survive Wet Gear
The material and finish choices for a mudroom differ from those for a dry interior room. Coats arrive wet from rain, boots track mud and standing water, and the space sees more daily foot traffic than almost any other room in the house. These conditions affect every surface that is not properly sealed.
Painted finishes with a semi-gloss or satin sheen are the practical choice for mudroom cabinetry. The sheen makes the surface wipe-clean: a damp cloth removes mud and fingerprints without leaving a watermark. Flat and eggshell finishes absorb moisture and become difficult to clean once soiled. The same finish is applied to the interior of each locker bay so the back wall behind hanging coats can be wiped down after a wet season.
The edges of every panel and shelf face need to be sealed or edge-banded against moisture. Raw MDF edges absorb water and swell, which causes the face of a painted panel to delaminate at the edge over time. Plywood core panels with solid wood or PVC edge banding are more resistant to the humidity cycles that come with wet gear in a space throughout Atlanta's humid summers and rainy winters. This material choice is made at the design stage and cannot be corrected after installation without replacing the affected panels.
Mudroom Built-In Cost
Mudroom built-in pricing covers the locker section above the bench, the bench surface and its support structure, the shoe cubbies below the bench, and any upper cabinet storage above the locker tops. Semi-custom mudroom packages in Atlanta typically run an estimated $2,000 to $6,000 installed for a 6- to 10-foot run with three to five locker bays and a bench. A custom installation with painted maple boxes, a solid wood bench top and full-height upper cabinets above the lockers typically runs roughly $5,000 to $12,000 for the same linear footage.
What moves the price: the number of locker bays and their individual widths, whether upper cabinet storage is added above the locker tops, whether the bench surface is painted wood or a stone top, the door option for the upper locker section, and any specialty hardware such as a pull-out charging drawer or a built-in bin for recycling. A painted wood bench costs less and can be touched up over years of use; a stone bench top costs more and is impervious to water.
These are estimates, subject to change, and the final price is set in the written quote after the entry space is measured and the number of people using it is confirmed.
The process
From first call to installed cabinets
Four steps, and you make a decision at the end of each one before the next begins.
Call or send the form
We call back, talk through the room and what you want from it, and set a time to visit.
Measure and design
A field measure, then a layout with door style, finish and hardware you can see before you commit.
Written quote and order
An itemized quote with the lead time on it. Cabinets are ordered against the measured drawing once you sign.
Delivery and install
Boxes are checked on arrival, set level and scribed to the walls, doors adjusted, then a walk-through with you.
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Questions
Mudroom Lockers and Built-Ins: Common Questions
How many locker bays fit in a typical garage-entry mudroom?
A 10-foot run of lockers at 18 inches wide each fits roughly six bays. At 15 inches wide it fits seven or eight. The actual count depends on whether doors, windows or light switches interrupt the run. The site measure identifies every obstruction before the bay count is set and the layout is drawn.
Can a mudroom built-in be added to a space that currently has no storage?
Yes. A mudroom built-in is installed into the finished space: the floors and walls are existing, and the new structure attaches to the walls and rests on the finished floor. No demolition is required beyond removing any existing coat hooks or shelves that the new system replaces.
How long does a mudroom built-in project take?
Semi-custom mudroom packages typically arrive in four to eight weeks from an approved design and install in one day. Custom builds with painted maple and a stone bench top typically take eight to fourteen weeks and install in one to two days. The production and install timeline is confirmed in the written quote.
Can the bench be built from solid wood rather than a painted panel?
Yes. A solid hardwood bench top in white oak or maple is more durable under daily use than a painted panel and resists surface moisture better. It requires occasional refinishing over years of use. The bench top material is selected during the design consultation alongside the cabinet finish and edge treatment.
Can the design accommodate a dog leash and collar storage area?
Yes. A low hook at 24 to 30 inches from the floor holds leashes, and a pull-out bin beneath the bench stores balls, collars and pet accessories. A built-in cubby sized for a dog crate can be incorporated below the bench in the bay nearest the door. These additions are detailed during the design conversation and priced in the written quote.
Talk to us about mudroom lockers and built-ins
Tell us about the room, in Atlanta or anywhere in the service area, and we call back to set up a visit.
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