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by Michael Robert Construction
Westfield, NJ, US 07090 · 59 photos
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Mudroom
http://www.michaelrobertconstruction.com

The functionality of the mudroom is great. The door, painted a cheery shade called “Castaway,” brings a smile to your face every time you leave. It's affectionately referred to by the homeowners as the "Smile Door."
Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

 
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Annette wrote:
Amazing ! How long did this take from Demo to move in? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Thank you! Approx. 6 months.
3 months ago ·
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maiwelmal wrote:
I really Love the wall color! Could you please share what the wall color is? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Of course! It's Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball. A beautiful, versatile neutral. We used it over much of the first floor.
3 months ago ·
Candice Aiken Skimming stone . Farrow
4 weeks ago ·
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dkvisconte wrote:
Woodwork paint color? - What color is the woodwork? Sort of looks like a crime color. »
· Comment · 4 months ago
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Keith DeWalt Ellie- Do you have plans available for the lockers? We love them and want to add them to our pool house. Thanks!
6 days ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Keith- if you look back through the other questions on this photo I've given all the dimensions. If you need something more detailed, shoot me an email and I'll see what I can do! E
6 days ago ·
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tjoy wrote:
how long was the wall with the cubbies? did you use the entire 12 feet for the cubbies? »
· Comment · 5 months ago
Michael Robert Construction The wall you are looking at is about 8'. There is a door on the left that starts about 1' from the end of the cubbies.
5 months ago ·
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tjoy wrote:
how deep are the top and bottom portions of the lockers? - thanks... »
· Comment · 5 months ago
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Shannon Dyess What is the height of each section - top cubbie, middle, lower cubbie?
4 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction 15", 51", 14" respectively.
4 months ago ·
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kcase349 wrote:
Where did you get the green cubbies? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
Michael Robert Construction These are fabric storage bins from target.
8 months ago ·
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aswierk wrote:
Love the lab leash hook, where did you buy it? - Love how you made room for the family dog in the mud room, well done! »
· Comment · 10 months ago
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Michael Robert Construction Crazy coincidence! Ours is after jack bauer. ;)
10 months ago ·
Brittbot Thanks! I'll get thee to Pottery Barn and hunt down this hook, I can't live without it, i'm pretty sure, lol. Bella and Oliver will be happy Mommy doesn't have to walk around the house for twenty minutes cussing before we go for a walk.
7 months ago · ·
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judygolson wrote:
What are the dimensions of the room? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
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kbregs Thanks so much for your quick response. I am hopeful now!
10 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction It will be great! Good luck and send us pictures when you're finished! -Ellie
10 months ago ·
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femalemartian wrote:
Is this a front door - as there is no letterbox? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
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femalemartian Thank you for clarifying - most appreciated.
12 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Yes, it's called Castaway by Dunn-Edwards.
12 months ago ·
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nancycmassey wrote:
Door - what is the outside color of this door? Also, what color did you paint the side of the doors? Thank you!! Great space. »
· Comment · 12 months ago
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Terri Lol - Somtimes we get so absorbed in the complicated, we forget there are simpler solutions. Thanks!
9 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Haha so true! Good luck with your project!
9 months ago ·
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masonj wrote:
What are the dimensions of these lockers? What this custom built? - Thanks so much for your quick response on my other question. »
· Comment · 15 months ago
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Holzman Interiors, Inc. I think that the lockers are approximately 24" deep on the bottom and 15"-18" deep on top. The length is about 9' and the height looks about 8' high. I have done a similar look in wood with rattan with my kitchen cabinetry line. You have many options to choose from with this cabinetry
15 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Yes, these were custom built. The dimensions of the cubbies ("lockers") are:
width: 15" (there are 5)
height (of middle cubby): 51"
height of top cubby: 15"
height of bottom cubby: 15"
Are those the dimensions you are looking for?
Sorry for my delayed response, this questions must have gotten lost in my inbox! Thanks to Houzz for reminding me to answer it!
-Ellie
12 months ago · ·
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masonj wrote:
What is the name (&brand) of the tile floor? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
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masonj Thank you!
15 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction You're welcome! Good luck on your project!
15 months ago ·
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Walden Design Group - Cynthia Walden wrote:
I am interested in learning the components for the door casing. Did you use a single moulding? If so do you recall the vendor and profile number? or is it comprised of a flat casing and another component? Thanks. »
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Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co. Hi Cynthia -

For a San Francisco Bay Area supplier, hubby Bill (who grew up in New Jersey - yes, it most definitely is the Garden State) suggests giving our friends at A&B Doors a try - http://www.abdoors.com/index.html

:) Rhoda http://www.billfryconstruction.com/
17 months ago ·
Walden Design Group - Cynthia Walden Thanks for the quick reply Michael.
17 months ago ·
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ideasforhome wrote:
I can't seem to find this paint color 'castaway' ? Any similar color suggestions? It is such a cheery shade of aqua! »
· Comment · 17 months ago
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chanief Any way to figure out the dimensions on the cubbies?
15 months ago ·
jcloot Another color option is Ben Moore Cool Aqua: http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/coolaqua
5 months ago ·
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lmpinette2 wrote:
I love your cubbies. What are the dimensions of the entire unit, the lockers, and the bottoms. I have an uncle who can build this but we are looking for a place to start. Thanks so much »
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daisybluff Thank you again! We are working with a relatively narrow hallway and trying to keep the hallway wide enough but also have useful storage for 4 kids tHat is really helpful as most I've seen are 24 inches on the depth. Could you share one last measurement? The width of each individual cubby? I appreciate your help!
7 weeks ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Most of the measurements are above! I believe each is 15" wide.
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carolgriffin wrote:
Who is the manufacturer of this door. Very nice! Thanks »
· Comment · 19 months ago
Michael Robert Construction It's a Simpson door
19 months ago ·
carolgriffin Thanks
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midgemoran wrote:
What are the dimensions of the space including lockers »
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tallulah58 I love this color scheme for my exterior. The wall color as siding color, white trim and that scrumptious blue for the door!
19 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Great idea! The wall color is Farrow and Ball's Skimming Stone and the trim is Wimborne White, also F&B. Share pics if you do it!
19 months ago ·
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a5150yf wrote:
Love this color. Do you know the paint company so I can duplicate. Thx for the inspiration »
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krisgal94 Thanks! I love the look of this. I just put up some samples...not sure I have the courage to do it!
7 weeks ago ·
Michael Robert Construction The good thing is... it's just paint! You can always repaint. :) Good luck and post some pics afterwards! -Ellie
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien to Color Crush: A Pop of Turquoise
Saved to my inspiration file: Paint your door turquoise. It's so much more fun than basic white.
added by Vanessa Brunner to Houzz Tour: A Loving Remodel for High-School Sweethearts
The mudroom was a great practical addition for this growing family. The couple brightened up the space with apple green baskets and a cheerful turquoise door. "This door is very special to us," Ellie says. "My husband calls it the 'smile door' because it makes him smile every morning when he leaves for work."Tile: Tumbled TravertinePaint color: Castaway by Dunn Edwards
added by Becky Harris to Fresh Start: Paint the Front Door
Blue: Consider also transforming your entryway by painting the interior side of the door, too. This shade adds energy to this hallway.
added by Danyelle Mathews to Doors Open to Color
Mudrooms are generally small, narrow spaces. The blue on the door in this mudroom brightens up the space and adds a dash of personality.
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Great mud room
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Entry
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mud room, wall color,
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door
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Like the organization of the cubbies
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Entry cabinets
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Entrance from garage
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Door
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lockers
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Mudroom
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Colored door in mudroom
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Great colored door :)
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Door
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mud cubbies
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Door and color. Wolfe rm
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entry
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Porta
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Like this paint color (Skimming Stone)
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Mixte bleu et vert
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Mud room
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Mudroom
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Couleur porte
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Door color and door windows
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Door
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Storage in mud/entry
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paint backside of door a color!
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Entry way with storage and blue door
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nice
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Door
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Door color
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Pool house
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Downstairs entry way
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Skimming stone farrow and ball
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entry from garage
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color of door, md room
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Cubbies for each kid
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love these nooks for school bags...where will we enter? depends on where carport/garage will be? If via laundry this may be possible??
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a door that pops !
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Nice mudroom concept
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back door
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Door color
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Door color
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garage door color. good idea
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by garage entry to kitchen
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everything
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Door color
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Ugly boxy
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Like the floor
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Castaway paint by Dunn Edwards
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Door color
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All
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Good narrow entry example with storage
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Mud room
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door
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Laudryroom
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Colours bathroom
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Paint back side of door!! Love it!
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I love mud rooms for so many reasons
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Cubbies to the left
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Like the turquoise back door
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Laundry door?
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good storage
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for lobby area, kids can sit to remove shoes, stand up to reach higher shelf
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The color of the door is "Castaway"
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Love this color
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Kidders organised
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the door
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make the door to the garage fun!
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Entry back
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door
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Maybe we need a "smile door"?!
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garage door color. good idea
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Door color
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So great for entryway
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Cubbies!
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mudroom cubies
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love the idea of this
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Useful
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Organization,
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Door
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wall color
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lockers!
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fun door color in mudroom
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mud room
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Size info
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Paint colors for outside of house
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mudroom
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Inside door color
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Storage
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Closet
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Back entrance
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Love it all
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Turquoise.
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like the bin concept below. Do not want to see shoes.
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Lots of storage
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Door
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door color
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2 hooks per cubby: one for coat, other for knapsack/purse...open uppers with baskets, maybe do the lowers with levered door?
added by Krista Reeder to New House Ideas! (10 days ago)
Definitely want individual space options in the new house entryway!
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Entryway
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In the garage
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the color of the door
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Set up
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The shelf...space saver
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organizer.
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mudroom
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Mud room
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Cubbies
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mudroom shelves
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door for mudroom
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color door
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Color for garage door
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Mud room
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tile
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Blue door!
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Door color
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Cubbies
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Blue door
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blue door
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closet and bins
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Like door and mud room
added by hcwu to hcwu's laundry room (12 days ago)
paint the garage door in the mudroom to a cheery color
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Laundry room
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Idea for basement entrance
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mudroom
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Entryway
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Door color - Castaway DE
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Door
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shelfs
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Door
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five separate cubbies may be good to kept everyones stuff separate and organized. Like the floor. Like the door to be able to see out to the driveway
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Mud room and srorage
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Mudroom
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colorful doors
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Mudroom
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Door color for bedroom or pantry
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Colored door
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Mud Room - space for dog bowls and hook for leashes
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Blue door
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Door
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Bootroom
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Door color
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A door like this for the kitchen
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Accent door
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Door color and baskets
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mud room
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basement door color
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5 cubbies narrow hall with painted door
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Door color
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Cubbies and door color
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Bright mud room door
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like the door color
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Like right back door!
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Lockers
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color
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cubbies
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I like the colorful door!
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Cubbies
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Door style
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Maybe Patrick's thoughts on mudroom flooring?
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Door color
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cool color for mudroom door?
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Kast
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Like the space where each kid can put their stuff in their own area.
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Door color
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Laundry door
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door
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Nice mudroom storage
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back door
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color
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Mud room
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different colour. cheery.
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Garage
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mega storage packed mud room
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Door paint color
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Door color
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freanch door
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love blue door
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Love the pop of color on the door!
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love the storage space
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the cubnies
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Door
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Lockers
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Hooks
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Mudroom
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door and color
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Kast voor jassen, schoenen, ..
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For garage
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Mud room
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good mud room design. Maybe need doors on a few though?
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Mud room
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Love door color and cubbies
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love the way the door pops
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Lockers
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Blue door and white sleek cubbys. Near side door