Photo of a small traditional mudroom in Seattle with grey walls, grey floor and porcelain floors.

Design ideas for a large country mudroom in Minneapolis with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door and grey floor.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Tricia Shay Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary entryway in Milwaukee with a red front door, white walls, a single front door, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Cubbies, hooks, and bench for a growing family make the mudroom one of the most used spaces in the home. For information about our work, please contact info@studiombdc.com Photo: Paul Burk

Traditional-styled Mudroom with Five-Piece Door & Drawer Faces
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional mudroom in Charleston with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door and grey floor.

In 2008 an extension was added to this small country home thus allowing the clients to redesign the main floor with a larger master suite, housing a separate vanity, and a bathroom filled with technology, elegance and luxury. Although the existing space was acceptable, it did not reflect the charismatic character of the clients, and lacked breathing space. By borrowing the ineffective space from their existing “entrance court” and removing all closets thus permitting for a private space to accommodate a large vanity with Jack and Jill sinks, a separate bathroom area housing a deep sculptural tub with air massage and hydrotherapy combination, set in a perfect symmetrical fashion to allow the beautiful views of the outdoor landscape, a thin 30” LCD TV, and incorporating a large niche wall for artful accessories and spa products, as well as a private entrance to the large well organized dressing room with a make-up counter. A peaceful, elegant yet highly functional on-suite was created by this young couple’s dream of having a contemporary hotel chic palette inspired by their travels in Paris. Using the classic black and white color combination, a touch of glam, the warm natural color of cherry wood and the technology and innovation brought this retreat to a new level of relaxation. CLIENTS NEEDS Better flow, Space to blend with surrounding open area – yet still have a “wow effect” Create more organized and functional storage and take in consideration client’s mobility handicap. A large shower, an elongated tall boy toilette ,a bidet, a TV, a deep bathtub and a space to incorporate art. Designate an area to house a vanity with 2 sinks, separate from toilette and bathing area. OBJECTIVES Remove existing surrounding walls and closets, incorporated same flooring material throughout adding texture and pattern to blend with each surrounding areas. Use contrasting elements, but control with tone on tone textured materials such as wall tile. Use warm natural materials such as; solid cherry shaker style pocket doors. Enhance architectural details. Plan for custom storage using ergonomics solutions for easy access. Increase storage at entry to house all winter and summer apparel yet leave space for guest belongings. Create a fully organized and functional dressing room. Design the bathroom using a large shower but taking in consideration client’s height differences, incorporate client’s flair for modern technology yet keeping with architectural bones of existing country home design. Create a separate room that fits the desired hotel chic design and add classic contemporary glam without being trendy. DESIGN SOLUTIONS By removing most walls and re-dividing the space to fit the client’s needs, this improves the traffic flow and beautifies the line of sight. A feature wall using rich materials such as white carrara marble basket weave pattern on wall and a practical bench platform made out of Staron-pebble frost, back-lit with a well concealed LED strip light. The glow of two warm white spot lights, highlight the rich marble wall and ties this luxuriant practical element inviting guests to the enticing journey of the on-suite. Incorporate pot-lights in ceiling for general lighting. Add crystal chandeliers as focal point in the vanity area and bathroom to create balance and symmetry within the space. Highlight areas such as wall niches, vanity counter and feature wall sections. Blend architectural elements with a cool white LED strip lighting for decorative-mood accents. Integrate a large seamless shower so as to not overpower the main attraction of the bathroom, insert a shower head tower with adjustable shower heads, The addition of a state of the art electronic bidet seat fitted on to an elongated tall boy toilette. Special features of this bidet include; heated seat, gentle washing ,cleaning and drying functions, which not only looks great but is more functional than your average bidet that takes up too much valuable space. SPECIAL FEATURES The contrasting materials using classic black and white elements and the use of warm tone materials such as natural cherry for the pocket doors is the key element to the space, thus balances the light colors and creates a richness in the area. The feature wall elements with its richness and textures ties in the surrounding spaces and welcomes the individual into the space . The aesthetically pleasing bidet seat is not only practical but comforting as well. The Parisian Philippe Starck Baccarat inspired bathroom has it’s many charms and elegance as well as it’s form and function. Loads of storage neatly concealed in the design space without appearing too dominant yet is the aspect of the success of this design and it’s practicality. PRODUCTS USED Custom Millwork Wenge Veneer stained black, Lacquered white posts and laminated background. By: Bluerock Cabinets http://www.bluerockcabinets.com Quartz Counter Hanstone Quartz col: Specchio White By: Leeza distribution in VSL http://www.leezadistribution.com Porcelain Tile Floor: Fabrique white and black linen By: Daltile, VSL http://www.daltile.com Porcelain Tile Wall: Fabrique white and black linen By: Olympia, VSL http://www.olympiatile.com Plumbing Fixtures: All fixtures Royal By: Montval http://www.lesbainstourbillonsmontval.com Feature Wall :Bench Staron Color: Pebble frost Backlit-with LED By: Leeza distribution in VSL http://www.leezadistribution.com Feature Wall :Wall Contempo carrara basket weave By: Daltile, VSL http://www.daltile.com Lighting: Gen-lite – chandaliers Lite-line mini gimbals LED strip light By: Shortall Electrique http://www.shortall.ca

Expansive traditional mudroom in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door and grey floor.

This is an example of a large contemporary entryway in Toronto with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floor.

Mid-sized country mudroom in Chicago with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floor.

We increased functionality and gave a facelift to these entryway spaces - with custom storage in the foyer as well as new doors, wainscoting, lighting, and flooring. The adjacent front sitting room was outfitted with new wallpaper, and furniture, as well as new stair railings and french door to the entryway.

This is an example of a large country mudroom in Burlington with white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country mudroom in Richmond with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floor and porcelain floors.

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a large transitional mudroom in Boston with grey walls, grey floor, porcelain floors and a white front door.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Chicago with beige walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a black front door and grey floor.

This front entry addition made use of valuable exterior space to create a larger entryway. A large closet and heated tile were great additions to this space.

Mudroom Coat Hooks
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional mudroom in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door and grey floor.

Custom bamboo cabinetry adds much needed function to this mudroom entry. The look was kept minimal and modern by opting to forego hardware.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury mudroom in Boston with white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Life has many stages, we move in and life takes over…we may have made some updates or moved into a turn-key house either way… life takes over and suddenly we have lived in the same house for 15, 20 years… even the upgrades made over the years are tired and it is time to either do a total refresh or move on and let someone else give it their touch. This couple decided to stay and make it their forever home, and go to house for gatherings and holidays. Woodharbor Sage cabinets for Clawson Cabinets set the tone. In collaboration with Clawson Architects the nearly whole house renovation is a must see.