Front Doors and Foyers

There’s an endless array of colors and finishes available on the market, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding an industrial-style light that fits your needs and budget. Choose a color that complements the other elements in your space. In this mudroom, the black shade of the ceiling light echoes the black pulls on the upper built-in cabinetry.

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wood work

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windows and light

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ceiling, windows, storage hooks

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this would be good with a seat for taking off shoes and dirty clothes

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Using trays underneath the lined-up shoes keeps the paint on your shelves pristine and make cleanup easier in a hardworking mudroom.

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For those who have room for built-ins, your key storage options are endless (lucky you). Although you can install hooks — as the designer did here — you can also place keys in a wicker basket, drawer or cubby. You're limited only by your reach.

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2. Start a no-shoes policy and beef up doormats. Keep dust, pollen and more from entering your house in the first place by encouraging visitors to slip off their shoes at the door. Provide ample interior and exterior doormats to trap shoe muck and a basketful of slippers for guests.

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