Our laundry room has gone through many different stages based on the needs of our family.  We recently removed a utility sink and cabinet to build out a mini mudroom, and it has made a huge difference in getting our kids out the door in the morning, and storing coats and hats and shoes, etc.

One of the most functional spots in our home is this little drop-zone in our laundry room, just inside from the garage door.  It was a very simple little DIY I did years and years ago, but it's still going strong.