• Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • SHOP
  • Widget area for main menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Jaime Costiglio

build - paint - sew

  • BUILD
    • BEDS
    • BENCHES
    • DESKS
    • DRESSERS
    • GAMES & TOYS
    • SCRAP WOOD
    • SHELVES
    • STORAGE
    • TABLES
  • TOOLS
  • PAINT
    • CRAFTS
    • FURNITURE
    • HOME DECOR
  • SEW
    • GIFTS
    • HOME DECOR
    • POUCHES
  • HANDBUILT HOLIDAY
    • 2021
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
  • GIFTS
    • BABIES
    • KIDS
    • FOR HER
    • FOR HIM
    • TEACHERS
    • WEDDINGS
  • SEASONAL
    • 4TH OF JULY
    • FALL
    • HALLOWEEN
    • CHRISTMAS
    • SUMMER
    • SPRING
    • ST. PATRICK’S DAY
    • THANKSGIVING
    • VALENTINE’S DAY
    • WINTER
  • SALTBOX PROJECT
    • BATHROOMS
    • DINING ROOM
    • EXTERIOR
    • FAMILY ROOM
    • FOYER / MUDROOM
    • KIDS BEDROOMS
    • KITCHEN
    • LIVING ROOM
    • MASTER BEDROOM
    • PLAYROOM
  • SCROLL SAW

Mudroom Makeover

February 20, 2014

farmhouse style mudroom makeover
I recently completed a makeover of our mudroom back entry area.
It all started with paint:
benjamin moore dune white  benjamin moore london fog

Benjamin Moore dune white on the walls and london fog for the trim.
wall of hooks in mudroom
(The exterior of our home is painted Benjamin Moore cottage red, you can see it peeking in every window.)

I added two boards with 10 hooks.
A fairly simple project (tutorial here) that’s priceless.
We use these hooks every day, by far the most user friendly method for hanging all those jackets and gear.

double hooks on mudroom wall
A little steel wool on the original door hardware shined her up beautifully:
original brass door hardware vintage farmhouse
Known as the ‘drop zone’ I built this entry storage console with the help of my friend Ana White:
diy entry console
It’s perfect for all the kids shoes and accessories.
entry console with drawers
entry console with bucket storage
Complete with easy access baskets and large galvanized buckets with numbered wood tags.
wood label tag on steel buckets
On the opposite wall I built a chalkboard with a chalk ledge:
chalkboard in mudroom entry
My kids love to doodle any time and it seemed a good spot despite that wonky alarm system pad (who decided to put that smack in the middle of the wall??).
chalkboard with storage ledge
This wall chalkboard has a ledge for all the chalk markers to rest, an easy diy project that would be great anywhere in your home.
And just for kicks here’s the before and after:
farmhouse mudroom before farmhouse mudroom after
It’s brighter and much more user friendly with proper wall hooks, storage bins, counter space and an area rug.

You may also like...

  • How to Install a Stair RunnerHow to Install a Stair Runner
  • Family Room RefreshFamily Room Refresh
  • DIY Bathroom MakeoverDIY Bathroom Makeover
  • Back Foyer MakeoverBack Foyer Makeover
Share this post:

Filed Under: BUILD, DIY, DRESSERS, FOYER / MUDROOM, FURNITURE, ORGANIZATION, SALTBOX PROJECT, TABLES15 Comments

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jenny says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Love it! I think a mud room space is such a must-have spot in a home these days! Love the paint colors too – my first question when I saw your photos "What's that color?" – thanks for sharing the names. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    WOW! gorgeous! i adore the colors and the look!

    Reply
  3. Cristina Garay says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    How beautiful! I love the console, the colors, the door, well, I love it all!

    Reply
  4. Inspire Me Heather says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    That looks great and I love your paint choices – thanks!!

    Reply
  5. Our Pinteresting Family says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    I love it all, Jaime! WOW…that console rocks and is just perfect in that space.

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    February 20, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    What a great use iof space!

    Reply
  7. Love Being A Nonny says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    LOVE this!

    Reply
  8. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    This is fabulous! I love the light walls with darker trim. I am wondering where I can try this look. It's just such a classic, timeless look. And this is a totally practical space for any family. Wonderful work!

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Oh it is great! And I can only imagine that with kids it is so much more user friendly. I need to do something like this with our back entry…there just aren't enough hooks for all the coats, hats, and other snowy hanging things. : )

    Reply
  10. gentlejoy says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Very nice – it is so nice to make a change………and be pleased with it when it is done. Thank you for sharing this. I would LOVE to have a mudroom some day! 🙂 ……Gentle Joy

    Reply
  11. Custom Comforts says

    February 22, 2014 at 3:55 AM

    Great makeover! I love the new color, so much brighter and looks bigger. You've done a great job of making the most of your space with multiple family uses.
    Cindy

    Reply
  12. Margo says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous mudroom, I'm envious! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jena {Involving Color and Home} says

    March 4, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    Your mudroom is gorgeous! It looks like such a functional space too. I'm so impressed with how you built the storage console! I really like the effect of doing the trim a color and leaving the walls white. I'd love the feature this on my paint color blog, Involving Color. Let me know if you're interested!

    Reply
  14. Paige @ Little Nostalgia says

    April 8, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    This is fantastic! I love that you went with a non-traditional color for the trim. So many people just do white or wood, but there are so many other options.

    Reply
  15. thistlewoodfarm says

    April 16, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Pinned this one, too!

    Happy day!
    karianne

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I’m Jaime

Jaime Costiglio

Hello!

Thank you for stopping by.
Join me for lots of DIY.

Read more

Get new posts via email

Handbuilt Holiday: Gift Project Plans

handbuilt holiday gift project plans

Collection of DIY gift project plans to build.

The Home Depot Tool Prospective

THD Prospective

Tools to consider for the DIYer.

Archives

The Home Depot Logo
Copyright © 2023 Jaime Costiglio · Custom site by Moonsteam Design

Privacy Policy