Mudroom organization...for less than $50!

Back to school time is upon us!  Are you thinking about getting more organized this year?  Well here's the scoop on our affordable mudroom that literally cost just over $50.  

Have you ever wanted a mudroom or a place where the kid's can put their stuff away? Do you have an empty wall near an entry way in the side or back of the house?  Well then you've got space for organization that mimics a mudroom. 

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 I know you've seen them in blog land and on Pinterest...those awesome mud room's, with bee-eautiful custom built-ins, and enough storage space for everything including the kitchen sink! I've seen them too, but immediately knew that custom built-ins were just NOT in our budget!

So I set out to create a wall of organization in our small side entry, without those expensive built-ins, but with all the organization kid 1 & 2 need. And heck a little style wouldn't hurt either!

Here we have much needed storage for book bags and shoes. The baskets are really just for flip flops and crocs, but every bit of storage helps, and I've been known to throw a toy or two in there as well!

Here's the cost break down...the shelf I bought unfinished at Michael's (which I painted black) for $25, and the baskets each were around $15, then the Hubby nailed a piece of scrap wood just above the trim, which I then painted and added hooks. So in a nutshell, this project was simple and cheap!  

And the look on my face when kid 1 & 2 put their stuff away...priceless!