Room By Room Recap – Mud Room

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.

IMG_2736 IMG_2740 IMG_3393 IMG_3537 IMG_3594 IMG_4129 IMG_4792 IMG_5217 IMG_5218 IMG_5283 IMG_5285 IMG_5290 IMG_5292 IMG_5440 IMG_5442 IMG_5768 IMG_5769

What we’ve finished:

  1. Repair plaster walls and ceiling
  2. Prep, prime, and paint walls and ceiling
  3. Sand and oil the floors
  4. Install built in unit

What’s left:

  1. Paint the outside of the door red to match the front
  2. Add a seat cushion to the built ins (thanks Mom!)
  3. Add hooks and baskets to the built ins

B&A

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!

IMG_5202 IMG_5205 IMG_5207 IMG_5213 IMG_5217

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?!

IMG_5210 IMG_5206 IMG_5208 IMG_5209

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…

  1. Formal Living Room
  2. Den
  3. Den Bathroom
  4. Dining Room
  5. Gold Room
  6. Bear Room
  7. Butler’s Pantry
  8. Foyer & Stairs
  9. Master Closet
(Visited 1,999 time, 1 visit today)

38 comments on “Room By Room Recap – Mud Room

  1. 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

  2. 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.

    1. 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! :)

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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. :)

    1. Thanks, Clearissa! That window is from the original sanctuary of the church we were married in, so it’s extra special. :)

  6. 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

  7. 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

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badge