9. Timeless Appeal
For an active family of four and their dog, this remodeled mudroom, functions as a front entry and area for unloading ski equipment.
White shiplap walls, custom built-ins (painted in Benjamin Moore’s Vintage Vogue) and new brick floors in a herringbone pattern give the space a warm, welcoming vibe. “They hold up well to the elements and also infuse the space with a classic character that complements the house,” says designer Vanessa Elliott of Elliott | Meyers Design. Oil-rubbed bronze coat hooks line the wall.
8. Light and Bright
Wood trim pieces create the look of a paneled wall in this bright and airy mudroom in Wayne, Pennsylvania, designed by Larina Kase and built by Rudloff Custom Builders.
The window, glass-paneled door and white beadboard ceiling lighten up the space, and durable slate floor tiles anchor the room. Cubbies above the window seat and a row of coat hooks provide plenty of storage.
7. Bold Blue Hue
Custom cabinets from Cabinet Concepts by Design in a bold blue (Moscow Midnight by Sherwin-Williams) create a welcoming vibe and set the tone for the kitchen in this Springfield, Missouri, entryway designed by Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home.
Natural light streams through a steel-and-glass front door into the entry of this modern ranch house in Austin, Texas. A large reclaimed-wood console table displays houseplants and art books and provides a convenient drop spot for keys and other essentials. The team at Mark Ashby Design used stained end-grain wood for the floor, adding a rustic and refined touch.
5. Flexible Storage
This combined mudroom and laundry room, added as part of an addition, gives this home in Minneapolis a new entry just off the kitchen. Jkath Design Build + Reinvent added custom cabinetry (painted in Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore) that includes storage cubbies, wall hooks and built-in cabinets. An oversize area rug protects new solid-engineered wood floors.
4. Classic Details
Detailed molding, white shiplap, a beaded chandelier and stylish furniture and decor fill the front entry of this modern farmhouse home by Swan Architecture in Minneapolis. “The foyer features tons of beautiful custom millwork that adds so much interest and dimension,” interior designer Martha O’Hara says.
The wood-paneled walls (painted in Benjamin Moore Super White) and rift-cut white oak floors create a light and neutral backdrop for the colorful pops of blue and green in the vintage Turkish overdye rug and wall painting.
3. Efficient Charging Station
A family found Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs and worked with her to create this stylish entry between the kitchen and laundry room.
Storage cubbies and cabinets organize and conceal bags and shoes, and the wall-mounted white oak shelf is designed to corral and charge the family’s devices, keeping kitchen counters clear and everything where it needs to be.
2. Storage Nook
Courtney Thomas Design gave this formerly dark entryway in a Los Angeles home a new look with a fresh coat of paint (White Dove by Benjamin Moore) and a new built-in bench and cubbies.
1. Rich Materials
The most-saved entryway of 2020 smartly blends style and storage. The mudroom, designed by LDa Architecture & Interiors, was part of an addition to a home in Newton, Massachusetts, and includes new cubbies, coat closets and firewood storage.
Eye-catching navy-blue cement star-patterned floor tile grounds the design, while a stained walnut ceiling draws the eye up to the skylight. A mudroom or entryway should be a hardworking, functional space that can store bags, shoes and other personal items. (cited)
10. Lilac Style
Graphic floor tiles and lilac walls pop in this stylish Scottsdale, Arizona, entryway by Lauren Lerner of Living With Lolo. A custom storage unit that features a wood bench, coat hooks and cubbies adds a practical element.