Albert Yee
Mudroom - coastal mudroom idea in Philadelphia with orange walls

Example of a classic entryway design in New York

This entryway and living area are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. Our normal décor tends towards earth tones and old-world styles. In this project we had the chance to branch out and play with a new style and color palette. We chose orange for the living area’s accent wall and paired this with royal blue to create a look that is warm, bright, and bold.

We designed this built in bench with shoe storage drawers, a shelf above and high and low hooks for adults and kids. Photos: David Hiser
Example of a small classic entryway design in Portland with multicolored walls and a glass front door

Transitional porcelain tile entryway photo in Detroit

This entryway and living area are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. Our normal décor tends towards earth tones and old-world styles. In this project we had the chance to branch out and play with a new style and color palette. We chose orange for the living area’s accent wall and paired this with royal blue to create a look that is warm, bright, and bold.

Lakeside Cabinets and Woodworking

A ground floor mudroom features a center island bench with lots storage drawers underneath. This bench is a perfect place to sit and lace up hiking boots, get ready for snowshoeing, or just hanging out before a swim. Surrounding the mudroom are more window seats and floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets made in rustic knotty pine architectural millwork. Down the hall, are two changing rooms with separate water closets and in a few more steps, the room opens up to a kitchenette with a large sink. A nearby laundry area is conveniently located to handle wet towels and beachwear. Woodmeister Master Builders made all the custom cabinetry and performed the general contracting. Marcia D. Summers was the interior designer. Greg Premru Photography

An extra wide hall tree has 5 cast iron hooks and bottom cubbies in-lieu of a lift top bench seat.
Inspiration for a cottage hallway remodel in Philadelphia

Dimension: 40" L X 18" D X 64" H Effuse your home hallways and foyers with a classy rustic ambiance by furnishing with our Redvale Solid Mahogany Wood Grey Hall Tree Bench with Storage! The simple looks of this piece are complemented by a sleek design and a stylish visual grace that can make any entryway, foyer, or hallway look absolutely stunning. The rustic accents and hand-rubbed finish give the solid mahogany wood hand craftsmanship a lot more nuance and couple well with its great heirloom quality. The design of this hall tree itself is elegantly plain, with only the necessary functional elements acting as an embellishment. With its cornice-like top frame and a stylishly tall middle, it’s perfectly suitable to become the centerpiece of any mudroom. The five 3 prong hooks have been strategically installed at an adequate height so you can easily hang your hats, coats, etc. The bottom half is connected to this back-frame with simple corbel-style extensions. It’s actually pretty unique – instead of featuring the typical drawer-style look, it has an extended top-frame that opens like a trunk, has a beveled wainscot-like embellishment at the front, and is supported by a platform base. The beautiful natural finish of this solid mahogany wood hall tree bench is complemented by a great visual versatility. You can easily pair it up with all sorts of interior design ambiances, including but not limited to rustic, contemporary, transitional and more. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Mahogany wood craftsmanship • Cornice-like top • Wainscot-style framing and hanging hooks on the tall back-panel • Simple corbel-like connectors between the bottom and top halves • Unconventional trunk-style storage at the bottom • Five 3 prong hooks • Platform base • Sleek designing • Stunning hand-rubbed finish • Heirloom quality • Visually versatile • Easy maintenance Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

This functional yet stylish mudroom is a perfect blend of practicality and charm. One side features rich navy paneling adorned with coat hooks, complemented by a built-in wood-topped bench seat that invites easy transitions from outdoors to in. Above the coat hooks, sleek navy storage cabinets provide ample space to tuck away essentials. On the opposite wall, a workspace centers around a single-bowl stainless steel sink set into a pristine white quartz countertop. Surrounding the sink are more navy cabinets, offering abundant storage both above and below. A mosaic backsplash in shades of grey and cream adds a subtle yet striking visual texture, tying the room together with a touch of elegance.

Photography by TC Peterson.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman medium tone wood floor mudroom remodel in Seattle with beige walls

Lower level mudroom off the bar to drop all the gear after skating on the pond in the winter!
Large transitional vinyl floor and brown floor entryway photo in Minneapolis with gray walls

Contemporary accent pieces, such as the square wall hooks and sleek console table, were chosen to provide relief from the heavy, traditional fixtures in this entryway.

This bright and sunny entryway is made even more cheery with a bold orange console and bright artwork and accessories. The indoor/outdoor rug is easy to clean and very durable: a great choice for a young family. Photo by Suzanna Scott.

This Boston area small mudroom bench and storage packs so much into a tiny space. In this design there is room for shoes, hooks for coats, open shelves for basets as well as a deep storage unit for hanging coats used less often. Cabinets that flip up make the most of the space that is above the reachable height of the unit. Drawers at the base of the storage unit provide easy access to the lower portion of that deep storage cabinet, typically difficult to reach with just shelves alone. Door fronts are in a shaker style, and crown and base molding complete the top and bottom of the units, and a butcher block bench seat adds the finishing touch to this small but useful entryway space. Closettec is the Boston and Providence area’s ONLY custom closet fabricators to combine custom closet, cabinetry, wood, stone, metal and glass fabrication all under one roof. We also serve the following areas outside of Boston – East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Mystic, Stonington, North Reading, Middleton, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Peabody, Danvers, Beverly, Salem, Marblehead, Lynn, Saugus, Revere, Stoneham, Melrose, Winchester, Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Billerica, Tewksbury, Nashua, Lowell, Chelmsford, Derry, Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, Haverill, Amesbury, Newburyport, Newton, Medford, Arlington, Somerville, Belmont, Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, Weston, Wellesley, Needham, Dedham, Natick, Framingham, Westborough, Lincoln, Lexington, Wayland, Worcester, Narragansett, Newport, Jamestown.

Pomona shelf is versatile and perfect for your entryway, dining, or living room. The six double duty hooks create the perfect home for jackets, scarves, hats, and bags. Add a Pomona bench for additional storage and seating to complete your mudroom.

Photography by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a farmhouse bathroom remodel in Minneapolis

A custom built-in bench with coat hooks and shoe storage indicates something new is introduced to this residence. Bax+Towner photography
Example of a mid-sized minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor entryway design in San Francisco with white walls and a white front door