Wednesday, April 22, 2009

mudroom, yes please...

one thing i'm most looking forward to when i buy a house is having a mudroom. yes, a place to neatly store shoes, jackets, umbrellas, bags and dog items. some people also like to include their washer & dryer in said room, although i'd prefer a totally separate room for that (somehow the idea of muddy shoes doesn't bode well next to clean sheets and towels???). here are a few inspirational lovelies...

image courtesy of jenny bova associates


image courtesy of house to home


image courtesy of remodeling center


image courtesy of remodeling center


image courtesy of remodeling center


image courtesy of garden web


image courtesy of garden web


image courtesy of apartment therapy


image courtesy of the container store


image courtesy of this old house


image courtesy of fun times


image courtesy of chicago home magazine


image courtesy of pottery barn


image courtsey of pottery barn

here are a few helpful tips when planning your mudroom...

10 Tips for Mudroom Magic (from Accent Magazine)

1. Outfit closet doors with Brickman hinges, which turn closet lights on and off when the door is open and shut,
and are a great energy saver.

2. Shoe drainers help keep mud and dirt from escaping into other rooms.

3. An airlock will save money on fuel because less heat will escape out the door and fewer cold drafts will enter
the house.

4. Keep the space from overflowing with seasonal changeovers. In spring, move winter coats into deeper storage
to make room for rain slickers and windbreakers.

5. If you have small children make sure there are hooks low enough for them to hang up their own coats and
backpacks.

6. Use materials that will withstand water from dripping coats or melting off boots.

7. A mudroom may also serve as a “safe haven” for a valued canine family member when the family is away from
the property during the day.

8. To track a family’s busy schedule, hang a bulletin board in the mudroom with family members’ schedules
posted in plain view.

9. An absorbent doormat on a non-slip surface and a tray for boots are essential to containing those winter
elements.

10. If using cabinetry and counters, use the same style as in the kitchen to make the transition from one room to
the next seamless.


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