Inspiration for a country entryway in Minneapolis with blue walls, porcelain floors and blue floor.

Фото Михаил Степанов.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian entry hall in Moscow with white walls, ceramic floors and blue floor.

Entrance hall with internal Crittall doors and fixed panel looking into the living room. Floor tiled in Victorian style blue pattern.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern foyer in London with beige walls, ceramic floors, a single front door and blue floor.

Grandkids stay organized when visiting in this functional mud room, with shiplap white walls, a custom bench and plenty of cabinetry for storage. Pillow fabrics by Scion.

This is a covered semi-enclosed beach entry to the house
This is an example of a large beach style mudroom in San Diego with blue walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a glass front door and blue floor.

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This is an example of a modern front door in Tel Aviv with a black front door and blue floor.

Large beach style entry hall in Miami with blue walls and blue floor.

Previously closed storage, this front closet was opened up and converted into a minimalist mudroom with mosaic tile floors, white walls, reclaimed scaffolding as shelves, and simple coat hooks.

Photo of a large country mudroom in DC Metro with blue walls, laminate floors, blue floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Inspiration for an expansive transitional mudroom in Denver with beige walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door and blue floor.

Le souhait de ma cliente pour cette entrée, était d'avoir de nombreux rangements et de retrouver ces jolis carreaux de ciments. J'ai créer un meuble sur-mesure avec une assise incorporée pour facilité les retours de plage avec ses enfants. Une verrière blanche rappelant le style de la porte en verre a été installée pour avoir a vue sur la mer. Les portes sont peintes en bleu pour créer du relief.

Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Other with grey walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a white front door, blue floor and decorative wall panelling.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW As with most projects, it all started with the kitchen layout. The home owners came to us wanting to upgrade their kitchen and overall aesthetic in their suburban home, with a combination of fresh paint, updated finishes, and improved flow for more ease when doing everyday activities. A monochromatic, earth-toned palette left the kitchen feeling uninspired. It lacked the brightness they wanted from their space. An eat-in table underutilized the available square footage. The butler’s pantry was out of the way and hard to access, and the dining room felt detached from the kitchen. Lead Designer, Stephanie Cole, saw an improved layout for the spaces that were no longer working for this family. By eliminating an existing wall between the kitchen and dining room, and relocating the bar area to the dining room, we opened up the kitchen, providing all the space we needed to create a dreamy and functional layout. A new perimeter configuration promoted circulation while also making space for a large and functional island loaded with seating – a must for any family. Because an island that isn’t big enough for everyone (and a few more) is a recipe for disaster. The light white cabinetry is fresh and contrasts with the deeper tones in the wood flooring, creating a modern aesthetic that is elevated, yet approachable for everyday living. With better flow as the overarching goal, we made some structural changes too. To remove a bottleneck in the entryway, we angled one of the dining room walls to create more natural separation between rooms and facilitate ease of movement throughout the large space. At The Kitchen Studio, we believe a well-designed kitchen uses every square inch to the fullest. By starting from scratch, it was possible to rethink the entire kitchen layout and design the space according to how it is used, because the kitchen shouldn’t make it harder to feed the family. A new location for the existing range, flanked by a new column refrigerator and freezer on each side, worked to anchor the space. The very large and very spacious island (a dream island if we do say so ourselves) now houses the primary sink and provides ample space for food prep and family gathering. The new kitchen table and coordinating banquette seating provide a cozy nook for quick breakfasts before school or work, and evening homework sessions. Elegant gold details catch the natural light, elevating the aesthetic. The dining room was transformed into one of this client’s favorite spaces and we couldn’t agree more. We saw an opportunity to give the dining room a more distinguished identity by closing off the entrance from the foyer. The relocated wet bar enhances the sophisticated vibe of this gathering space, complete with beautiful antique mirror tiles and open shelving encased by moody built-in cabinets. Updated furnishings add warmth. A rich walnut table is paired with custom chairs in a muted coral fabric. The large, transitional chandelier grounds the room, pairing beautifully with the gold finishes prevalent in the faucet and cabinet hardware. Linen-inspired wallpaper and cream-toned window treatments add to the glamorous feel of this entertainment space. There is no way around it. The laundry room was cramped. The large washer and dryer blocked access to the sink and left little room for the space to serve its other essential function – as a mudroom. Because we reworked the kitchen layout to create more space overall, we could rethink the mudroom too – an essential for any busy family. The first step was moving the washer and dryer to an existing area on the second floor, where most of the family’s laundry lives (no one wants to carry laundry up and down the stairs if they don’t have to anyway). This is a more functional solution and opened up the space for all the mudroom necessities – including the existing kitchen refrigerator, loads of built-in cubbies, and a bench. It’s hard to not fall in love with every detail of a new space, especially when it serves your day-to-day life. But that doesn’t mean the clients didn’t have their favorite features they use on the daily. This remodel was focused largely on function with a new kitchen layout. And it’s the functional features that have the biggest impact. The large island provides much needed workspace in the kitchen and is a spot where everyone gathers together – it grounds the space and the family. And the custom counter stools are the icing on the cake. The nearby mudroom has everything their previous space was lacking – ample storage, space for everyone’s essentials, and the beloved cement floor tiles that are both durable and artistic.

Mid-sized traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a white front door and blue floor.

View of entry, blue door,
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional entryway in San Francisco with white walls, a dutch front door, a blue front door and blue floor.

Photo of a small modern foyer in Toronto with metallic walls, marble floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, blue floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Mid-sized country front door in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a glass front door and blue floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style mudroom in Vancouver with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door and blue floor.

Inspiration for an entryway in Bridgeport with carpet and blue floor.