Hello friends and welcome back for another post in my Interior Decor and Styling Series. Today I am discussing how to choose the righ paint color for your walls. I think this is something all homeowners struggle with, (even the most seasoned interior decorators!)When it comes to choosing wall colors, many people are afraid to choose bright or strong colors because they’re worried that they’ll end up with paint they can’t live with for long. Others are willing to take a chance on a bold or distinctive color because they understand that the right color, incorporated carefully into the right decorating scheme, can complete transform the atmosphere of a room.Read more
Hello friends and welcome back for another post in my Interior Decor and Style series! Today’s post is also a part of the cleaning, organizing and great ideas category. As I have been giving our home a deep clean as I have been on a major decluttering and organizing binge, and it feels so good to get things in order. I am looking for mudroom ideas and storage solutions for our front hall closet and landing area just off from the kitchen. *This post contains affiliate links.
Even though it isn’t a “mudroom” I can still maximize the space using creative storage options. In the future I hope to have a separate mudroom on the back of the house. Today I am sharing eight great mudrooms that I love.
This beautiful mudroom area is full of farmhouse charm! I love the creative use of corbels for shelf brackets and the big metal tray as a shoe tray. Make use of the vertical space in a mudroom with a few shelves for organization and decor. Faux flowers and plants like the little olive tree or a few real houseplants make great accents in an entry way or mudroom just off from the garden.
Using free standing lockers, cabinets and armoires in mudrooms is a great way to organize personal belongings. If you are building a new mudroom, fitted, bespoke furniture and cabinetry is an investment, but can be perfectly designed to fit your custom space, design style and storage needs.Finishing off a hallway with a coat rack, artwork, and trinkets on a shelf can be a simple way to create the “feeling” of a mudroom or entryway.
As I have been fall cleaning, boy am I ready to approach more of the Minimalists’ philosophy to design and lifestyle in general, which is to live meaningful with less. I love the simplicity of this mudroom which keeps everything neatly hidden behind closed closet doors and drawers. Walking into a cluttered mudroom can be overwhelming, but coming home to a clean welcome can be so inviting! We do have a small mud entry off our side door, and I seriously need to declutter it.
We are planning to redo our patio this summer and updating it with new patio furniture. I am hoping to cover a small part of the porch to serve as a mudroom entry. I dream of having a brick floor in our mudroom!
Of course there are many storage tips and tricks like using baskets, crates, containers, and buckets to keep things organized and clean in a mudroom or entry way, all they while keeping the space stylish and welcoming. You can also look for multi-purpose furniture from such as an entry bench that doubles at storage. Freshhome even has tables and chairs that double as storage.
Right now we have faux shiplap in our side “mud entry” but I am wanting to install real tongue and groove or beadboard soon. When I installed the shiplap I used liquid nails and a hammer and nails, but I am thinking about searching for the best cordless drill and a nail gain to help make the job go much faster this time around.
A mudroom is especially good if you live in a place out in the country, where people are more likely to track mud into the house. The good news is that you don’t need a lot of space for a mudroom, either. I absolutely love the addition of a “mini” shower to spray off muddy boots and dirty pet paws. After all, it isn’t called a mudroom for nothing!
There are so many cute storage and organization items on the market these days. If you don’t have a designated space for a mudroom, remember that a simple can keep your entry a bit tidier. A small night stand or something like bed side draws at Luxo Living can also keep things tidy and stylish in a small space.
I love the idea of adding a laundry/mudroom combo onto our house, just off from a guest room. We are looking at design options for the future. There are some tricky aspects to remodeling a nearly 100 year old home, which means taking special care and safety precautions when tearing down walls to open up space. Teams like Integrity Restoration show plenty of examples on their website of how to maximize space by opening up walls and creating new spaces altogether.
If you are thinking of creating a mudroom or a more organized entry, one don’t forget to declutter and clear out your wardrobe before getting started. You will want to think about how you really plan to use it to get the most out of your design. If it will be for just for coats and shoes, then you might be able to just hang a few hooks on the wall and use baskets or bins for shoes. If it will be a catch all place for sporting equipment, gym bags, muddy boots, pet supplies etc. you might need lockers or armoires to keep unsightly items organized.
I hope you have enjoyed these eight great mudroom ideas today! Do you have a mudroom or a space that you use specifically for organizing backpacks, shoes, coats and purses? Let’s talk more about mudrooms. I love hearing from you!
One of the first things people always ask when they see my decor is “How do you mix so many style and keep everything looking so coordinated?” I always tell them that I just follow my heart and surround myself with things I love. Often times I will decorate with a theme or style, such as vintage cottage garden or French Country style, but there is always a mix of elegant and rustic decor. If you are just getting started on decorating your first home or if you want to do an interior design refresh, it is helpful to have some sort of theme or design sytle. *This post contains affiliate and/or sponsored links.Read more
If you are off to college you are probably a little nervous and excited at the same time! College can be a wonderful world filled with exciting new vistas of knowledge and social connections. But before you can get the most out of what university life has to offer, you need to settle in a place where you can feel comfortable. If you will be living in a student rental such as a dorm or apartment, personalizing your space becomes a crucial part of the first few days as a college student. *This post contains affiliate/sponsored links.Read more
Hello everyone! Lately I have been doing a little “island dreaming” as our kitchen renovation is in progress. We recently removed the 5 foot island with traditional cabinet base and repositioned it in a new spot in the kitchen. While it was nice having such a huge island, it ate up the entire center of the kitchen and made it hard to get in and out of the oven and dishwasher. I knew I wanted a smaller island of some kind, so I started doing some Pinterest searching for inspiration. It wasn’t long before I realized that an old world, European style work table or farmhouse pastry table would be perfect for our kitchen, not only for size and function, but for style as well. Here are some of the gorgeous examples of Euro-inspired farmhouse work tables and pastry tables that I found on Pinterest. Enjoy! *This post contains affiliate links.Read more
Hello dear readers and welcome back for another post in my Interior Decor and Styling series! With summer in full swing at the moment, you may be doing more entertaining or you might even be considering listing your home on the market. If so, you’re possibly inspired to give your home a refresh. One of the best ways to do this is with a fresh coat of paint throughout. While this seems straightforward enough in theory, deciding on a color palette can be rather tricky and overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be however, if you follow a few simple design rules. Here are some tips for choosing the right paint colors for your hom *This post contains affiliate links and/or sponsored content.Read more
I don’t know about you, but I just don’t think summer would be complete without some sunshiny-lemony goodness! Lemons are certainly a quintessential summer fruit! Most everyone loves sipping on old-fashioned lemonade, enjoying a lemon-flavored dessert, or brightening a spot in their home with a simple bowl of lemons.
Today I am excited to be joining my friend Cindy of County Road 407 and several blogging friends for our monthly Pinterest Challenge! As you have probably guessed, the theme is lemons. More specifially, we have been challenged to create our own lemons and flowers arrangement using the beautiful Pinterest inspiration photo below by Mary of Home is Where the Boat Is. We all just loved her “All Abuzz: Lemons and Bees Vase Arrangement and Tablescape.”
