Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Inspiration for a craftsman mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with yellow walls

An entry area to the home, this family laundry room became a catch-all for coats, bags and shoes. It also served as the laundry hub with a collection of portable drying racks, storage shelves and furniture that did not optimize the available space and layout. The new design made the most of the unique space and delivered an organized and attractive mud and laundry room with bench seating, hooks for hanging jackets and laundry needs, integrated wall drying racks, and lots of convenient storage.

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Inspiration for a coastal mudroom remodel in Grand Rapids

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

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Example of a cottage gray floor mudroom design in Chicago

See the before and after with a mood board and sources for how to recreate this look on a budget on our blog: http://scovellwolfe.com/uncategorized/look-fresh-clean-mudroom/ Photograph by James Maidhof

Mudroom - transitional medium tone wood floor mudroom idea in Orange County with gray walls and a black front door

Custom designed "cubbies" insure that the Mud Room stays neat & tidy. Robert Benson Photography
Example of a large cottage medium tone wood floor mudroom design in New York with gray walls and a white front door

Photography: Megan Chaffin
Mudroom - transitional dark wood floor mudroom idea in Chicago with beige walls

This mudroom has enough storage space for the whole family.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and gray floor mudroom remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Kyle J Caldwell Photography
Transitional black floor mudroom photo in New York with white walls

Creative shelving above the stairs adds entryway storage in a fresh way.
Example of a small trendy medium tone wood floor staircase design in Nashville with white walls

Richard Mandelkorn With the removal of a back stairwell and expansion of the side entry, some creative storage solutions could be added, greatly increasing the functionality of the mudroom. Local Vermont slate and shaker-style cabinetry match the style of this country foursquare farmhouse in Concord, MA.

Dan Cutrona
Mid-sized beach style wooden straight cable railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Mudroom - large traditional slate floor mudroom idea in Boston with beige walls

Photo by William Enos
Mid-sized elegant built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room photo in San Francisco with blue walls

Inspiration for a rustic mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls

Labra Design Build
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman laundry room remodel in Detroit

Russell Campaigne
Inspiration for a country mudroom remodel in Bridgeport