ボストンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (グレーの壁、レンガの床、赤い床) の写真

Dutch door leading into mudroom. Photographer: Rob Karosis
ニューヨーク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、黒いドア、黒い床) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、レンガの床、赤い床) の写真

This project consisted of partitioning a room with French doors to create a new home office and a guest room, and installation of a new floor in the entryway. This project included installing gypsum partitions, custom antique French doors, electric spotlights, ceramic floors, and a full paint refresh on the ground floor. Example of a mid-sized minimalist ceramic tile and black floor entryway design in Montreal with white walls and a white front door - Houzz

シカゴにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、大理石の床、濃色木目調のドア、黒い床) の写真

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The entrance hallway of the Edwardian Herne Hill project in London was painted in Little Greene Slaked Lime which contrasted with the dark wood floors, the black meta wall lights & pendants.It opens into the living room via sliding pocket doors

グランドラピッズにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、黒いドア、黒い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ホール (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、青いドア、黒い床) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、黒い床) の写真

ミネアポリスにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、黒い床) の写真

Creating a new formal entry was one of the key elements of this project. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich
サンタバーバラにある高級な広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ガラスドア、赤い床) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、黒い床) の写真

We replaced the original entry slate with new porcelain tiles that convey the original mid-century feel. Adding new floor to ceiling store-front windows allow the entry to be flooded with light creating an enviting Entry.

Lauren Rubenstein Photography
アトランタにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関 (白い壁、レンガの床、白いドア、赤い床) の写真

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

クリーブランドにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (グレーの壁、スレートの床、黒い床) の写真

マイアミにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、黒いドア、赤い床) の写真

バンクーバー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ロビー (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、淡色木目調のドア、黒い床) の写真