Entryways
"7. A Little Bit of English Country Etch Design Group provided extensive storage in this Austin, Texas, mudroom that includes locker cabinets and drawers under a wraparound bench. The dark cabinetry, wood accents, brass hardware and coat hooks lend a casual English country vibe to the highly organized space."
"The homeowners love encaustic cement tile and Kaplan helped them find just the right spot for it — in the mudroom. She added a bench with a metal base for putting on shoes or tossing bags. “I love this bench because it can look dressy or casual,” she says. Kaplan continued the high wainscoting from the sitting and dining rooms into the mudroom, with one special touch. “It really helps to have a designer working with an architect early on in a project in order to create moments like this one,” Kaplan says. “Because we were familiar with the clients’ art collection, we knew that their photograph of the Capitol rotunda would look great in here. So we were able to carve out a special place in the millwork to fit it in at the right height.” Wall paint: Rock Gray, Benjamin Moore Haus Interior Design Elegance"
"If you look back at the first photo, you’ll see an arched entrance to the kitchen from a small hallway or vestibule. This arched entry to the new mudroom is off the same hallway. The shape mimics two existing arches at the front of the house and another arch leading from the kitchen into the dining room. That repetition helps the new addition feel seamless with the original architecture."
"Laundry Rooms 33. Compact Laundry Spaces A full-size laundry room is on many homeowners’ wish lists, but it’s not always attainable. Many people are discovering that smart space planning and hardworking storage can give them a high-functioning laundry area in a more compact corner of a mudroom, entryway or garage. This laundry area in a Vancouver, British Columbia, walkout basement and mudroom by Jenny Martin Design tucks into a corner yet still offers room for washing, drying, storing, folding, hanging and soaking."
"2. Eclectic Electric Designer: Annie Graunke of Studio M Interiors Location: Minnetrista, Minnesota Size: 168 square feet (16 square meters); 12 by 14 feet Homeowners’ request. “This was new construction, so we had a blank canvas,” designer Annie Graunke says. She and the homeowners were going for eclectic traditional style with modern flair. Main feature. “The herringbone white oak floor speaks to the traditional element we were after, while using a black metal front door makes the overall space modern,” Graunke says. “Together with the artwork, a peek into the guest powder room and the accessories, the flow is intentional and feels natural.” Other special features. Mix of brushed-brass finishes on the lights. Crisp white walls (Pure White by Sherwin-Williams). “So fresh and classic,” Graunke says. “Uh-oh” moment. “When we realized we had to plug the lamps in and we would see the cords — ugh,” Graunke says. “The day was saved by 3M Scotch Tape. We used it to tape cords to the back of the console and then hide discreetly [them] behind the ottomans.”"
"Block drafts. If you feel a draft, don’t just reach for another throw blanket — apply weatherstripping to the drafty area to warm up your house and save on your energy bill. If the cold air is getting in under a door, what you need is a door sweep. Usually made of hard plastic, a door sweep attaches to the bottom of your door, sealing off the gap that lets in cold air."
"1. Make an Entrance There might be no better way to make a bold design statement from the moment you open the front door than by adding wallpaper to an entryway. This foyer by doesn’t need a lot of furniture to create its wow factor — the watercolor-esque floral wallpaper selected by Dayna Flory Interiors does that all by itself. The bench and basket add texture and provide a place to remove shoes and drop off the mail."
"4. Mudrooms and Drop Zones Mudrooms are a great remodeling addition, particularly if your home is in an area with inclement weather. This Boston space by Cummings Architecture + Interiors is a good example of a well-executed mudroom. It features easily cleaned tile floors and lots of cubbies, hooks, baskets and bins to contain clutter and keep wet clothing and shoes out of the main part of the home."
"Chad outfitted a tall cabinet with canvas tote bags that keep sneakers and boots from being a jumble on the floor."
"4. Creative Cubbies Designer: Jenica Roesner of Rosehouse Design | Build Location: Austin, Texas Size: 49 square feet (4.6 square meters); 7 by 7 feet Homeowners’ request. “The homeowners didn’t have a mudroom in their home before we renovated,” designer Jenica Roesner says. “They needed a space to sit and store shoes, hats and coats next to their new side entry door. They love built-ins, so that look was a must in the space.” Special features. “Shoes come in all shapes and sizes, so we made two types of spaces for easy removal and storage,” Roesner says. “Boot-height storage takes up half the space, and the smaller shoe storage areas are divided into his-and-her cubbies. He has lots of hats, so the shelves above the bench made a great way to store and organize those. Next to the bench is a coat closet with a drawer below. “The homeowners selected an Interceramic wood-look tile for the main flooring of their 800-square-foot addition, which meant we didn’t need to switch up the flooring material in the mudroom,” Roesner says. “It’s a great, durable choice for a growing family with a dog. The deep purple tone of the built-ins was selected as a complementary tone to finishes chos...
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