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A Family Vestibule

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-pQAL7xRkAVVik7dyh_P3BkFfxnSRghuOvz3JaMPgoHYrUPfYDowJR5AahfrdXpPAyD4D_hLfP0JFVfvQL9LU2VXhc9f96SlPjDliNO5aU_fkQI6k8CUYg9kAUOyXSKwtL7RI0kx2NQv/s1600/a1.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404760504133216882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-pQAL7xRkAVVik7dyh_P3BkFfxnSRghuOvz3JaMPgoHYrUPfYDowJR5AahfrdXpPAyD4D_hLfP0JFVfvQL9LU2VXhc9f96SlPjDliNO5aU_fkQI6k8CUYg9kAUOyXSKwtL7RI0kx2NQv/s800/a1.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The <a href="http://www.charityworksgreenhouse.com/">Charityworks GreenHouse</a> ended a few weeks ago but the eye candy continues! Designed by Miriam Dillon and Rebecca Foley of <a href="http://www.cdcarch.com/">Custom Design Concepts Architecture + Interiors</a>, the family vestibule is comprised of a mudroom, laundry room and powder room that are stylish, functional and eco-conscious. The reclaimed wood in a herringbone pattern on the wall echoes the hardwood floors in other parts of the home. I think the pendant lights and the choice of a settee, as opposed to a built-in bench, creates a more furnished feel to this very practical space. <span style="color:#333333;">(all photography by <a href="http://www.gordonbeall.com/">Gordon Beall</a>, posted with permission)<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBvwM2FXURfw1k9jkDg16kWW0ixiDB161Sk2WrktKCbGxxw0MirdrP51gHjQ__0nVIqsGcI-hor306Nw77PKa9jZApAnQ3r7mzPb_if61JFL6JLAuQJ3imOTr7eFE_kwEEazfvXQ5m-Yd/s1600/a9.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404764476990267058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBvwM2FXURfw1k9jkDg16kWW0ixiDB161Sk2WrktKCbGxxw0MirdrP51gHjQ__0nVIqsGcI-hor306Nw77PKa9jZApAnQ3r7mzPb_if61JFL6JLAuQJ3imOTr7eFE_kwEEazfvXQ5m-Yd/s800/a6.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Love the whimsical touches and those houndstooth checked wellies in the cubby!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknaJNPXwUZXFYMNBM0bO86BjKRXxUVzDVA1nrSOmu2NkG6hlCV9kWn3szWEpwKUXLgxHlLyrHM-mH8KPOu6ZA14lba8sk5PohdpNNp8dPZ7jnqissvRSGZSmKuV1Jh8T7LT5G0iT6_Cll/s1600/a6.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404764273751047090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknaJNPXwUZXFYMNBM0bO86BjKRXxUVzDVA1nrSOmu2NkG6hlCV9kWn3szWEpwKUXLgxHlLyrHM-mH8KPOu6ZA14lba8sk5PohdpNNp8dPZ7jnqissvRSGZSmKuV1Jh8T7LT5G0iT6_Cll/s640/a6.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>In the hallway that leads from the garage into the house, an antiqued mirror is surrounded with bordered sections of wallpaper. There's also a console table in this space and a chandelier made from reclaimed French oak wine barrel staves. (in the left corner of the pic)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCSV6bRjV_O1Yr-XPyK3bbicj-n3esnqBa4s___dP2DeMo-0QkJmgL-PuxMV-LBj8HlWNSEqAjPMPpEexDD5UAGMAwmi-E9fsRmV5tzKpyYD8NUy-SJ8CzDZDJgNO1F0ZM3BjI16qQWw-/s1600/a5.bmp"><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404763905414923186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCSV6bRjV_O1Yr-XPyK3bbicj-n3esnqBa4s___dP2DeMo-0QkJmgL-PuxMV-LBj8HlWNSEqAjPMPpEexDD5UAGMAwmi-E9fsRmV5tzKpyYD8NUy-SJ8CzDZDJgNO1F0ZM3BjI16qQWw-/s640/a5.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The powder room is narrow and I think the inset cabinet solution is very effective - providing ample counter space on either side of the sink. The sink is made from cast iron that is 93% recycled and reclaimed and the tiles are 70% recycled glass.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58AMziDLEejEXTzNVui5Z07VzsOzYcbmhcVw8RPdLik_mxvr3bQwpltEzKqF8xOuAEmg6nrUXUwhgYXIR49wnEZO3tMFR-NHdP3cVJTfVNp62OWD4CQqvDi_cImKB1Zjlpx_iPrMWwNCl/s1600/aBeall.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404777539408266594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58AMziDLEejEXTzNVui5Z07VzsOzYcbmhcVw8RPdLik_mxvr3bQwpltEzKqF8xOuAEmg6nrUXUwhgYXIR49wnEZO3tMFR-NHdP3cVJTfVNp62OWD4CQqvDi_cImKB1Zjlpx_iPrMWwNCl/s800/aBeall.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The laundry room also takes advantage of every inch of space, including a narrow counter that runs behind the sink. One of my favorite features is the lift-up cabinet doors that provide concealed storage for laundry products, household cleaners, etc.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnBVcZx1AYGvbAMl74NY6454QDASG_iuwfJ_p4P3_sCrbnY9QTshxETpIWk-artPynbKz_duTddVVxnVDN5LMIRTEg7Wl3tdCLDMbS7BDkE2NC2ZzrJT-stSkp4gtmOgMjCF1PNIw6W4f/s1600/a.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404759134664862162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnBVcZx1AYGvbAMl74NY6454QDASG_iuwfJ_p4P3_sCrbnY9QTshxETpIWk-artPynbKz_duTddVVxnVDN5LMIRTEg7Wl3tdCLDMbS7BDkE2NC2ZzrJT-stSkp4gtmOgMjCF1PNIw6W4f/s800/a.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" /></a> </div>Ok, now after doing this post do I really have to go down to my dark, basement laundry room and put the wash in the dryer?!

A Family Vestibule

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Mudrooms - From the simple to the spectacular

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153230619344018562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9Lf3UAHyPwypCHy4LNhc0psGugKlzu6_YsYfl-O2Hdn7LoISDWMX5gPZIPI-BsVEexknyrQ246cRpxDNTGBWaCOVIFezqEzxbgoIXpjSSX7FPpUERvIFnNYleXVlSAkm4herB3SmOE4/s320/thoutNEW_System_web1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em>Utili Tile Hallway, Thout Design, 16 X 16 walnut panels</em><br /><br /><em></em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153230726718200978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-d0hodY9UPB2Wo-45lfs0SCzNmS9UeE6CvaejCkmeGXnaSsZ9RBpYRNGd33tLd223WHyc6K6UuVOgucW3fR4oKL4UviSd2G-4PfIns0IIPU8yUeGijgp-3Y-J35DEFf57BPI7nC-doks/s320/CHHmudrm.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em>Canadian House and Home, directions to build this unit available on their website</em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153230872747089058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Z1hDDWBtBqfpW3ua1PJ3jOL3dQFC_HP2eRSbuw02lf9nZkns13N8tFVI9lEjijAtN6vJJopm3CUaymKTkQoAHOhja7mpbtzdWnor7XssiUqXhgA6QzD0hki-cEqkBcRSNbmRZt1XSNs/s320/stlouishomejanfeb08.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em>St. Louis Magazine At Home, photographer Susan Jackson. Wow, to be organized and color coordinated!</em><br /><br /><em></em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153231276474014930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOyN2MwO28gBhvAIKs1e_iq5IaPEEieyqMcyA9c-iOW7WfAqgfArpOtW7uHP7-qzEbehQKIw0Zv9k5FLP5dQvHwjdLmVeFfB-sQEW3TN5rWbqugr0GEnBMtYKPex5KVnIQ-XSoii-agw/s320/kohler-oceanview+floor+sink.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <em>Kohler Oceanview Floor Sink</em> - this makes alot of sense. Think dog, muddy boots and for that matter, muddy kids.<br /><br /><div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153231134740094146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQZqFb6qKOq-Dmh7VXMZoVtcQ__3KwJesW0dsfQDls9Xto_TPreMQT0ri7iGqjDQSzHx6YDBUgA4M1F4G4_xW8LJ6vwwEX0fq32iWLQK9nUA0YyKc3cAFWYX5befqR12hLs7nBCoITDY/s320/chichousehome910o7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em> Chicago Home, Sep/Oct 2007</em><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153231031660879026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7pP26NTNN9oqzqaYphayBYDddOBo9kQmtarf-DFvVHz9WbIm9lKqYCMyTZc2NVrrc_70FJ9Ng9073waNYNhidkxoM2zRr4pkD1zQGxetkSyL5tqGbLZ_O5ON14e6M0KBgN4ewwE9YrU/s320/chichome_Mudroom_02.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em> Chicago Home, Sep/Oct 2007</em> - <em>Love the sleek black cabinets.</em><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153236984485551330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9KbhygepQXLEnNHc24FH6RDfuIXckMNaTPWKtV45DRv0mYf2uObRSrMtlRe-z17aVxYYQHvjoNBZL1bPJgrdJLZMUKI3nKdAi0pklaBsCEWkZXNN8OYRNqi7Rx6CD1SuJDb55BOdxhE/s320/mudtradhome.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em> Traditional Home website, design Lifestyle Interiors Inc.</em> </div><div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153237401097379058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaHeldkA1skJ1KuCwpYf8Q2MKZjS5D1h45sDxhMhL3wU7Hjuxx_nwyy3bzajtzoDl8RR6aC8QlvCjngCWfQcRNVIlWBZXAQXc9aI2BxSYK7n2A-KaR75SmtE3J7ZKMo72DSSW0EVDcD4/s320/mudroomsoliving.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em> Southern Living, March 2006</em><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153239183508806914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpsPq52_Q7UnLhHs7d807-64pMJea79uJgnnUmm1_MhOV88BTwGRr_JN4IPrrmDcTt5Pj5f0uDlLIqx044_WUzEzRb95CW3hq7h9irHIjlxIlKWEbGKNURZnRm4z2qvGRJMPK66xlrhY/s400/BHG.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em> Better Homes and Gardens website</em></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153240081156971794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwEZ_CvxtaKy8UzhyD8pkqX15Wy1mB5z1tpH6IkiZ1tJhIFeP6YAyzd3Sp8JPY-_rftHurJp503eHGM7HFhgfl_LzWoReKe_f6byI9E7D3EwdTIN-oBopYy4wsBX3TROSUo4N0GOa5_rw/s320/housebea.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em>House Beautiful, designer Paula Perlini, Architect Mark Ferguson, photograpy Don Freeman</em></div><div><em>A garden-focused mudroom.</em><br /><br /><div><div>Oh, to have a true bonafide mudroom. I rank it up there with a laundry chute and back stairs coming and going to the kitchen. If you don't have the space for a mudroom there is hope though. Check out Thout Design's Utili Tile Hallway Organization system. They're beautiful walnut 16 X 16 panels and when the hooks and shelves are not being used they can be closed. It automatically made me think that for parties and entertaining you could clear out your own stuff temporarily to return the wall to a sleek, open look. I've drawn up plans for a mudroom wall that will be just off our back walkout basement door. Now I just have to convince my husband that building it is as important as resting and taking it easy on the weekends. Mmm...I think I need to draw up plans for that.</div></div></div></div>

Mudrooms - From the simple to the spectacular

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