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Hi Sugarplum!

{Mudroom} Complete!

December 3, 2012

Hey friends, and happy December! Ack — it’s already December!!?? But I have to say, I am excited for the week ahead…if only because I can’t wait to see our new Mudroom in action! It’s like the Heavens open every time I walk in….

mudroom

You hear the angels singing, don’t you?! The first miracle was completing this project in under a year a month. The second was I actually chose an accent color…on my own, and in a timely manner! Well, Emily’s door kind of made it easy for me. While I love the look of a painted door, I despise the chore of painting
them. And since this door sees so much action, I worried about the
doorknob area getting chipped. So I used my favorite pattern, the
stripe, and took the easy road by just painting the center of the door.

 mudroom

I taped off the center stripe, then primed and painted it using SW Straightforward Green (four friggin’ coats!). Once the tape came off, I realized it needed a little more something-something…so back went more tape, primer and four friggin’ coats of paint, for the thin side stripes.

But it was worth it…I love the sporty spice of the stripe, combined with the preppy of the green. Some of you were pulling for a pink door, but let me remind you of our two doors that are already pink!

Mudroom

Next up, we added the Ikea Hessum rug…it’s durable and flat-woven, so it’s easily cleaned after messy feet come stomping in…and also latex backed, so there’s no slipping or pad required. It also adds great warmth and texture…not to mention, another dose of stripe!

Mudroom

I’m not a fan of the floors, but those shall stay as they are….for now.

Mudroom

A series of large and small hooks work great for keeping all our daily bags ready to go.

Mudroom

Mudroom

We’ve already had ‘the talk’ about stopping here every day after school to unload…no backpacks allowed beyond this point!

Mudroom

The wall basket is perfect for holding smaller items like hats and gloves, and the extra basket keeps items I always forget when running out the the door, like sunscreen and bugspray.

Mudroom

The labels are just printed off my computer and stuck to squares of scrap paper…so we’ll be able to change them with our needs or season.

Mudroom

The hooks and basket are very sturdy, but don’t protrude from the wall much….a big requirement when turning a hallway into a mudroom!

mudroom

The other side holds the car and house keys. I don’t know about your family, but it seems we’re running late every single morning…so having everything in one spot is priceless!

Mudroom

Mudroom

Chassity made the sweetest comment when she said, “You actually made a room out of a hallway!” I never thought twice about this plain hall in the back of the house…it certainly didn’t bring chips and dip to the party.

mudroom progress

But  now, not only is it a much-needed landing zone for our family, but it adds personality from both the Family Room,

Mudroom

and coming in from the garage.

mudroom

There’s no question I’m smitten…now the true test begins of actually putting our new Mudroom to good use. So far we’ve kept the Command Center, Pantry and Gift Wrap Station in good shape, so I have high hopes for this space, too. Any tips???

mudroom



SOURCE LIST:
Wall boards: Home Depot
Wall color: Behr Ashes
Door stripe color: Sherwin Williams Straightforward Green (color matched with Behr)
Hooks: Lowes
Baskets: TJ Maxx
Pendant: Ikea Knappa
Runner: Ikea Hessum
Leopard Scarf on hook: JCrew Factory
Embroidered Fedora: made here

PROCESS POSTS:
Mudroom Inspiration
Hanging Faux Board & Batten
Painting and Hanging Pendant
Door Color Inspiration
* * * * *

And even though I was fawning all over this hall all weekend, I still whipped out a sparkly, fun craft for tomorrow’s Christmas Cheer kick-off. So come on back, party people, and link up your Christmas crafts!

***Sharing this post over at Sarah’s faboo party!***


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Comments

  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says: December 3, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    it looks awesome! i love the door! 🙂 i knew there was going to be some fun color brought in there somehow! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says: December 3, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    What a great, functional space! Love the striped door!

    Reply
  3. Sarah Tucker says: December 3, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    This looks so good! Adore the door! Such a great punch of color!

    Reply
  4. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says: December 3, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    The door looks so great! What a fun space!

    Reply
  5. Vel Criste says: December 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    I love that door!!!!! Great job Cassie!

    BTW, I finally did my Advent Calendar thanks to YOU! Here is the link http://buhayatbahay.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-first-take-on-advent-calendar.html

    Please check it out if you have the time. I hope I did justice to you super cute project! Thanks again!

    Reply
  6. Emily A. Clark says: December 3, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Very cool! You surprised me 🙂 It took me lots of coats of paint, too…

    Reply
  7. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: December 3, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    It looks GREAT!!!!!!! Love the green stripe and the rug!

    Reply
  8. Erin says: December 3, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I love it! It's so simple yet functional. The green is definitely a "wow" factor!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says: December 3, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Love it! What do you do with shoes that get kicked off at the door?

    Reply
  10. Dana Frieling says: December 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Super fun! I knew you'd pull off something colorful and quirky.

    Reply
  11. Wendy says: December 3, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Love it! Such a great use of space too! You are so talented… I seriously think you could make an outhouse look fab!

    Reply
  12. Jen @ RamblingRenovators says: December 3, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Love it! The preppy stripe is so fun. Chassity's right – you made something out of nothing!

    Reply
  13. Lili says: December 3, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    great job cassie! love the stripes and rug choice!

    Reply
  14. Chris @ Berry Freckles says: December 3, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Love this! You did a great job. There's nothing like an organized drop zone to make you feel all zen and peaceful 😉

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth MK King says: December 3, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I'm so jealous!!!

    Reply
  16. the domestic fringe says: December 3, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    This is gorgeous. I LOVE it! So creative.

    ~FringeGirl

    Reply
  17. Kelly says: December 3, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    It looks fantastic! I love the green striped door….and I think I need one of those wire basket thingies for our hats and mitts.

    Reply
  18. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: December 3, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Cass! It all looks so fantastic. I love the use of the magazine rack for those hats, gloves, and hanging the sunglasses. And of course I love the stripes on the door!

    Reply
  19. Kristin Cadwallader says: December 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Cassie, that looks great. J'adore the pendant light and the view from into your adjoining rooms is great. I also love the way you utilized the magazine rack. Awesome! xo Kristin

    Reply
  20. Becky {This Is Happiness} says: December 3, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    What a fun, functional space! Love the wire magazine rack to hold hats, gloves, etc. ~ such a great idea!

    Reply
  21. Erin {Home Everyday} says: December 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    This looks fabulous! Now you can bask in the organization!

    Reply
  22. Maria Morley says: December 3, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    LOVE this. The green color is so gorgeous, and you just can't go wrong with stripes! 😉 Plus, that light fixture = incredible! You did an amazing job.

    Reply
  23. iheartorganizing says: December 3, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Girl, you are so brilliant! And that color green is on my favorite list! Beautiful! I just love that you made a room out of a hall, it takes a lot of creative thinking to do that and you ROCKED it!! Of course, the hooks and baskets give me happy tingles as well!

    xo,
    Jen

    Reply
  24. sfitzg2 says: December 3, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Looks great!!

    Reply
  25. Hannah says: December 3, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Perfection!!

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

    Reply
  26. Megan C says: December 3, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Looks great! Love the organization.

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says: December 3, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Love the color of green you chose! I'll bet you're loving the organization!! <3

    Reply
  28. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says: December 3, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Lovin the striped door!

    Reply
  29. Heather {The Lovely Cupboard} says: December 4, 2012 at 12:12 am

    The door is a great pop of green, and I LOVE that light fixture! We tried to buy it for our nursery, but IKEA was sold out:(

    Reply
  30. Julie Boarder says: December 4, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Love your mudroom and your bag hanging up on the hook is terrific!

    I wanted to thank you for your really nice comment on my Union Jack Trunk that was featured on Thrifty Decor Chick. I'm still really new at blogging (only started last month) so I'm beyond excited when experienced, talented bloggers like my stuff!

    Julie
    renew-create-restore.blogspot.ca

    Reply
  31. [email protected] says: December 4, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Ahh! I LOVE what you did with the door! That looks absolutely amazing!

    Reply
  32. Megan says: December 4, 2012 at 2:10 am

    The green gives the space a great energy- love how you painted a stripe. And I'm crazy for the little labels too.

    Reply
  33. emily says: December 4, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Everything is perfect! That green is amazing! I saw that rug at Ikea last week and thought it was awesome — it's just made for that space! Well done!

    Reply
  34. twolivecolorfully.com says: December 4, 2012 at 2:31 am

    That door is a stunna'! It's preppy fresh meets fantastically awesome!

    The whole space look great! I bet it will save you lots of time on busy mornings!!

    Reply
  35. Tiffany says: December 4, 2012 at 3:09 am

    I adore that door! Is that too rhymey? Whatever, your mud room is fantastic.

    Reply
  36. christine, just bella says: December 4, 2012 at 3:31 am

    What a huge difference!! I love the pop of green, it looks awesome, Cassie.

    p.s. I have to tell you that video on your sidebar scares the shite outta me every time I come to your blog!!

    Reply
  37. Anna S. says: December 6, 2012 at 2:52 am

    New to your blog via IHeart….Loving everything! Beautiful!!

    PS. I am slowing kicking the '70's out of our house, so all the inspiration is wonderful 🙂

    Reply
  38. Mrs. Great Indoors says: December 6, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Ooh!! It looks great, Cassie! I bet y'all will use the heck out of those hooks!

    I wish my house had a spot like this. I've thought about just cannibalizing part of a wall to make a "mudwall." That's legit, right?!

    Reply
  39. Anne says: December 7, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    That door is epic. Love, love, love.
    -Anne
    http://www.hammer-and-heels.com

    Reply
  40. Rachel O. says: January 7, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Mudroom hall – that's genius! I wish I had even a hallway by a door to do something like that. I love mudrooms. You did a fabulous job with this!

    Reply
  41. Leslie Stewart says: January 9, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Love it! I have a hallway too…instead of a true mudroom. Thanks for the inspiration! Have a great week.
    Leslie
    House on the Way

    Reply
  42. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says: February 27, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Totally sporty spice:) And you were ahead of the pantone emerald green trend, way to go!

    Jessica

    Reply
  43. Simply Modern Home says: August 12, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    LOVE that green stripe! So creative! Makes me want to work on my mud room…

    Reply
  44. Rebekah Phillips says: November 3, 2015 at 3:29 am

    Hi Cassie, I realize this post was like 3 years ago, but as I was reading through I saw that light and had to ask. Did this light fixture give off a good amount of light? I am WANTING one for my girls shared room but, all the ones at Lowes had mood lights in them. It is impossible to tell anything about a light in their gallery 😕
    Anyway…. if you happen to read this and have time to answer I'd be very appreciative!!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: November 3, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Hi Rebekah! We no longer live in that house, so I can't go double check ;), but I don't recall the hallway being dark….it gave off plenty of light. That said, it was also a small space! But I think it would be a fun addition to your girls rooms, and if you needed more light, you could add lamps. 🙂 xo Hope this helps!

      Reply

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