You can easily transition a traditional closet into a mudroom with the help of board and batten trim, a few built-in cubbies, and the removal of closet doors. The transformation shown here explores the possibilities of this hack, and one of our readers Renna confirms the accessibility of this design with her stamp of approval. In her home, she utilized the help of bottom cubbies for shoes with a set of assigned hooks above for backpacks and outerwear.