Pimp out my mudroom
We've torn out the old, repainted the walls, and installed new cabinets. Here's the layout. 1 square = 6", so it's around 11'x11'.
Walls are Valspar Ghost Ship, cabinets are painted gray. Here's a shot of the pantry wall so can feel the vibe.
I need help with the finishing touches:
1. What counter surface/color for the drawer bases in the corner? This is our landing space/drop zone.
2. Suggestions for the bench? This is for donning and doffing shoes. I'd love a pop of color. Blue is the easy choice, but I'd like something different if it works, as my great room furniture is all about blue.
3. I need a rug. We have no attached garage and enter 100% through this door, so need something to take mud off our shoes. Low profile, because otherwise the door will catch on it. I'd like something I can ball up and throw in the washing machine. Again, I would like said color pop.
Any other suggestions?
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PRO4 years ago- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Here's the window wall with the drawer bases. Countertop will go on those.
Here's the opening to the den and the door wall (still need to paint the door white).
I will have to take photos of the LR when I get home tonight, but it's gray couches and white/gray/blue accent chairs. Floor and wall color are the same as the (messy, work-in-process) den you see in the background of the above photo.I might need a piece of artwork on that blank wall over the future bench. I like modern/funky/industrial.
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4 years agoWhat do you think about this rug? It's low profile, indoor-outdoor, combines the grey cabinet and tan floor colors, the dark color will hide dirt. It might be fun to paint the door the turquoise blue color from the rug. I suspect it is too traditional for you but I thought I'd give it a shot.
- 4 years ago
From the same website. More modern
- 4 years ago
- PRO4 years ago
Totally something brighter, pick Blues so it marries with the den! I can see doing a fun wallpaper above the base cabinets too, so when you walk in its colorful and happy.
weedyacres thanked RL Relocation LLC - 4 years ago
So I've been browsing through Wayfair rugs till my eyes cross. I found one I like that has the colors @deegw suggested, tying in the warm floor tile.
But it's wool and $254, so I cringe a bit at its intended use to wipe mud off our shoes. And choke at the price.
Another option: 3 color variations on a theme:
Would yellow work?
Or green:
Teal option (not enough different from blue?):
Multicolor option:
All of the above are cotton flatweave, so I could toss them in the washer when the mud starts to show.
deegw