Monday, May 23, 2011

Dream House: Mudroom


The mudroom in the Tennessee farmhouse I grew up in was essential for shedding boots dirty from the barn and pastures, but here in suburbia, it would still be pretty nice to have one. Durable walls (board + batten, planks, or tongue-in-groove paneling painted semi-gloss) and floors, ample storage, and place to sit make for a perfect casual entry.




And a designated spot for the dog bed would be nice, too.

PS, I found all of these images on Pinterest. Follow me here!
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13 comments:

  1. Southern ExposureMay 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I love these images! I also dream of having a mudroom one day.

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  2. MelissaMay 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I'm obsessed with brick floors right now. I love that third image. We don't have a mudroom in our house, so our kitchen serves as one (and a laundry room, and a play room, and a craft room...) Maybe I can talk Thomas into getting new floors when we redo it this summer. It's going to take a lot of convincing since we're planning on doing it ourselves.

    We don't have a dog, but I could totally use that boot cubby in the last image :)

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  3. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissMay 23, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    So funny that we bothposted about the dog bed today.

    And I have all of those mudroom images saved... love them!

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  4. ElsieMay 23, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    would love a mudroom! really is an essential with kids and sandboxes and dogs. I'm following you :)

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  5. EmilyMay 23, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Love that brick floor!!

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  6. emilyMay 23, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    you have a great eye! i'm going to follow you on pinterest now. ... and i want that doggy bed!

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  7. MBMay 25, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    A mud room would be a welcome addition to our tiny English house! I would prefer it over a laundry room. I would love to have a place to put our wellies and rain coats...

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  8. paulaMay 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    yes, me too. I sort of have this but its just not the same since it is also the main entry. ha.

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  9. RachelMay 27, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Hi! I came across your blog randomly. Mind if I follow? Your blog is cute!

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  10. VintageHoundMay 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love that sweet farmhouse look. But I especially love the dog. He looks like my Moose! Great post!

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  11. Stephen Saint-Onge StudioJune 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love your blog! Keep up the great creative works of life!

    All the best,
    Stephen Saint-Onge
    A fan

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  12. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Love it! Wish it were my house!

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  13. mudroom ideasJuly 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Love your brick floor!

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