Next up in the Room By Room Recap series is the mud room! This small room off the entrance from the porte cochere has become our drop zone, and we love that it has doors that we can completely close off and hide the mess, if necessary.
This room was pretty basic before, but had some plaster and water damage issues. We decided to go with the same Kitten White that’s in the foyer for the mud room.
What we’ve finished:
- Repair plaster walls and ceiling
- Prep, prime, and paint walls and ceiling
- Sand and oil the floors
- Install built in unit
What’s left:
- Paint the outside of the door red to match the front
Add a seat cushion to the built ins (thanks Mom!)- Add hooks and baskets to the built ins
The figures…this room is 7′ 2″ x 13′ with 11′ ceilings. There are 3 interior doors and 1 exterior door.
You can check out more inspiration for our mud room here!
Now let’s talk about this custom built in for a minute. I’m so in love with it because it was built by none other than my dad! He also built the console table in the mud room. This was his first big piece, so I’d say he’s pretty talented!
He also signed the back of the unit, and I stuck a little note in the wall behind where we cut out the trim. I have this idea of people finding it 100 years from now. Is that silly?!
So there it is…our mud room. We are calling this one finished for the time being!
Be sure to check out these other Room By Room Recaps…
- Formal Living Room
- Den
- Den Bathroom
- Dining Room
- Gold Room
- Bear Room
- Butler’s Pantry
- Foyer & Stairs
- Master Closet
LOVE it!!!! Now just put you three pretty coat hooks in the upper cubby part and you can hang your coats too. It looks so nice and how special that your dad made it. I have several pieces my dad made too and also signed……great treasures we will have!! Thanks for sharing
Girl, what I would give for a mud room!! It’s absolute perfection! :)
Your house is SO amazing, and the mudroom is no exception. Those built-ins and the exterior door are perfect. What a transformation!!!
Oh wow, this turned out amazing. You guys have done a ton of work and you have the ability to see the end result. I love that. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
What a beautiful transformation. Your dad is a true artisan. Incidentally, I’m 77 years old and I remember push button light switches like the one on the wall on the left. I had forgotten all about them and how they seemed kind of magical to me at the time.
We love the push buttons, and have plans to change out the few remaining switches to be push buttons! We even went ahead and got all push button switch plates! :)
Wow!! What an awesome transformation. Your dad can really build. This looks great. I found your link over at Spatulas On Parade. Thanks for sharing this.
He is very talented! Thanks for stopping by, Trish!
Love following your blog and all the updates are wonderful. This mud-room is wonderful. I love that locker piece!! I want one!!!!
Thanks so much, Leslie! :)
This is beautiful! I actually dream of having a mudroom, no joke. Your home is looking beautiful Sarah!
Thanks, Joelle! We are loving our new mud room! :)
This is so gorgeous! Your dad is definitely gifted and I love that you had him sign the back for future home owners :)
~Meaghan from DIYfaerie
So amazing!! Love the shelves and your entryway! Good Job!!
What an awesome job! I love the almost finished product. That old window is a great touch. I love the post. I have pinned and tweeted from the linky link. :)
Thanks, Clearissa! That window is from the original sanctuary of the church we were married in, so it’s extra special. :)
Wow! Just wow! Love seeing all the progress and I love the idea of those notes!
The built in is so pretty. He did an amazing job, and I love how you guys left your mark with the notes. Just another reason why I love older homes! Yours is beautiful!
Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer! :)
WOW, what a beautiful transformation! It looks absolutely gorgeous…you will enjoy your new entryway tons, I’m sure!
I absolutely love it! And, that window is to die for. Oh how I want an old window. Thanks for sharing at Project Pin it!
xoxo
Denyse
Looking AMAZING! I love the notes! I am so impressed with all that you guys have accomplished! So exciting…thanks for sharing the journey w/ us at Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
Thanks so much, Robin! :)
I love how your mud room turned out. It is great. Your dad rocked that built-in.
You have done an amazing job! Beautiful. Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Hey Sarah, I just love your new room, and I am so JEALOUS! I wanted to let you know that I have featured it on Worthwhile Wednesdays http://www.craftyallieblog.com/2014/09/worthwhile-wednesdays-33.html. Stop by grab your badge, and link up again!
~Allie
Love this! You guys have done such a great job! Since my husband is an architect, we’ve often dreamed of renovating a home like yours- so cool :) Thanks for sharing what you are doing! It is so fun to see all of your projects and inspiration!
-S.L. Payne, uncommongrace.net
Sarah, that is an absolutely stunning piece of furniture your dad built. He is very talented! And…your new mudroom looks wonderful!
Saw your link on Worthwhile Wednesdays.
Val @ artsybuildinglady