Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.

A curious quirk of the long-standing popularity of open plan kitchen /dining spaces is the need to incorporate boot rooms into kitchen re-design plans. We all know that open plan kitchen – dining rooms are absolutely perfect for modern family living but the downside is that for every wall knocked through, precious storage space is lost, which can mean that clutter inevitably ensues. Designating an area just off the main kitchen, ideally near the back entrance, which incorporates storage and a cloakroom is the ideal placement for a boot room. For families whose focus is on outdoor pursuits, incorporating additional storage under bespoke seating that can hide away wellies, walking boots and trainers will always prove invaluable particularly during the colder months. A well-designed boot room is not just about storage though, it’s about creating a practical space that suits the needs of the whole family while keeping the design aesthetic in line with the rest of the project. With tall cupboards and under seating storage, it’s easy to pack away things that you don’t use on a daily basis but require from time to time, but what about everyday items you need to hand? Incorporating artisan shelves with coat pegs ensures that coats and jackets are easily accessible when coming in and out of the home and also provides additional storage above for bulkier items like cricket helmets or horse-riding hats. In terms of ensuring continuity and consistency with the overall project design, we always recommend installing the same cabinetry design and hardware as the main kitchen, however, changing the paint choices to reflect a change in light and space is always an excellent idea; thoughtful consideration of the colour palette is always time well spent in the long run. Lastly, a key consideration for the boot rooms is the flooring. A hard-wearing and robust stone flooring is essential in what is inevitably an area of high traffic.

Angle Eye Photography
ウィルミントンにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (グレーの壁、レンガの床、茶色いドア、赤い床) の写真

ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (レンガの床、茶色い床) の写真

The homeowners designed the cabinetry in the new Mudroom complete with decorative wire to hide doggie crates, a secret entrance to the litter box, a bench for putting on shoes, and a chalkboard for reminders. The brick flooring makes it feel like the space has been here forever. The lantern pendant is a welcoming touch. We added a cushion on the bench to bring in the orange color, and the leaf artwork on the wall ties that color to the wall color which is Sherwin Williams’ Comfort Gray (SW6205).

Is your closet busting at the seams? Or do you perhaps have no closet at all? Time to consider adding a mudroom to your house. Mudrooms are a popular interior design trend these days, and for good reason - they can house far more than a simple coat closet can. They can serve as a family command center for kids' school flyers and menus, for backpacks and shoes, for art supplies and sports equipment. Some mudrooms contain a laundry area, and some contain a mail station. Some mudrooms serve as a home base for a dog or a cat, with easy to clean, low maintenance building materials. A mudroom may consist of custom built-ins, or may simply be a corner of an existing room with pulled some clever, freestanding furniture, hooks, or shelves to house your most essential mudroom items. Whatever your storage needs, extensive or streamlined, carving out a mudroom area can keep the whole family more organized. And, being more organized saves you stress and countless hours that would otherwise be spent searching for misplaced items. While we love to design mudroom niches, a full mudroom interior design allows us to do what we do best here at Down2Earth Interior Design: elevate a space that is primarily driven by pragmatic requirements into a space that is also beautiful to look at and comfortable to occupy. I find myself voluntarily taking phone calls while sitting on the bench of my mudroom, simply because it's a comfortable place to be. My kids do their homework in the mudroom sometimes. My cat loves to curl up on sweatshirts temporarily left on the bench, or cuddle up in boxes on their way out to the recycling bins, just outside the door. Designing a custom mudroom for our family has elevated our lifestyle in so many ways, and I look forward to the opportunity to help make your mudroom design dreams a reality as well. Photos by Ryan Macchione

ナッシュビルにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (白い壁、テラゾーの床) の写真

Photos by Sammie Saxon
アトランタにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (レンガの床、赤い床) の写真

A Culshaw modular Boot Room is the perfect way to organise your outdoor apparel. This elegant and stylish piece would suit a hallway, vestibule or utility room and can be configured to any layout of drawers and cupboards and to your desired sizes. This example uses components: Settle 04, Settle Back, and two Partner Cab SGL 02.

This beautiful traditional style mudroom designed by Tailored Living of Northern Virginia in white welcomes you home and keeps your family organized! This clean and classic style features 4 cubby spaces with beadboard backing, walnut glazing on the doors, and oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Storage is maximized with four upper cabinets, 2 triple hooks in each cubby, and lower drawers.

Mud room: custom-made modern white storage cabinets with shaker style cabinets. | Atlas Custom Cabinets: | Address: 14722 64th Avenue, Unit 6 Surrey, British Columbia V3S 1X7 Canada | Office: (604) 594-1199 | Website: http://www.atlascabinets.ca/ (Vancouver, B.C.)

Angle Eye Photography
フィラデルフィアにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (レンガの床、グレーの壁、白いドア) の写真

Large Mud Room with lots of storage and hand-washing station!
シカゴにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関 (白い壁、レンガの床、木目調のドア、赤い床) の写真

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

Emma Lewis
サリーにある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (緑の壁、レンガの床、オレンジの床) の写真

The mud room in this Bloomfield Hills residence was a part of a whole house renovation and addition, completed in 2016. Directly adjacent to the indoor gym, outdoor pool, and motor court, this room had to serve a variety of functions. The tile floor in the mud room is in a herringbone pattern with a tile border that extends the length of the hallway. Two sliding doors conceal a utility room that features cabinet storage of the children's backpacks, supplies, coats, and shoes. The room also has a stackable washer/dryer and sink to clean off items after using the gym, pool, or from outside. Arched French doors along the motor court wall allow natural light to fill the space and help the hallway feel more open.

Troy Thies Photography - Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hendel Homes - Wayzata, Minnesota
ミネアポリスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関 (トラバーチンの床、グレーの壁) の写真

This cottage style mudroom in all white gives ample storage just as you walk in the door. It includes a counter to drop off groceries, a bench with shoe storage below, and multiple large coat hooks for hats, jackets, and handbags. The design also includes deep cabinets to store those unsightly bulk items.

Stacey Van Berkel
他の地域にあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (白い壁、トラバーチンの床) の写真