Concept board. Not a client home.
Hardworking mudroom concept
Slate-look tile, deep green lockers and a white oak bench. A mudroom built for boots, salt and a long mud season.
- Slate-look porcelain
- Deep green lockers
- White oak bench top
- Matte black hooks
- Warm putty walls
In Vermont, the mudroom does more work than almost any room in the house. This board is about durability first: every surface can take salt, water and scuffs. The green and the oak keep it from feeling like a utility room.
It's a good example of where to spend. The floor and the bench are worth the upgrade here. The light fixture doesn't need to be.
Mudroom
The choices, and why
| Category | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring | Slate-look porcelain tile with a dark grout | It shrugs off road salt and wet boots, and dark grout won't show mud between cleanings. |
| Cabinets | Open lockers painted deep green | A dark color hides scuffs from bags and gear, and open cubbies mean coats actually get hung up. |
| Bench | Sealed white oak bench top | Wood feels warm to sit on to pull off boots, and a good sealer protects it from puddles. |
| Hardware | Matte black double hooks | Two hooks per spot hold a coat and a bag, and matte black hides wear. |
| Lighting | A bright flush mount | A mudroom needs light for finding mittens, and a flush mount stays clear of hats and hockey sticks. |