One Room Challenge || Linking Participant - Mudroom
April 02, 2015
I'm so excited because I'm participating in the One Room Challenge Linking Participants!! The One Room Challenge was started by Linda from Calling it Home some years ago where she lines up twenty very talented professional
bloggers and designers to redo a room in just six weeks. They share their progress every Wednesday. And the Linking Participants (anyone can join!) report their progress on Thursdays. And so because today is Thursday we begin!
To give you some background I have participated twice already in the One Room Challenge. Last fall I did my walk-in closet. You can see the full reveal here, but here is a photo so you can get a sense for it.
And I worked on my family room as well. (Full reveal here)
I'm just
thrilled to participate as a linking participant this time around. It will be fun and more relaxing for sure. Because finishing a room in six weeks is quite the feat! Plus I will have more time to cheer everyone on. Let me tell
you about the room I chose to design-
My Mudroom. I had been wanting to finish it for quite a while but it got pushed aside for various reasons. But there is nothing like the One Room Challenge to motivate you to get it done here and now. I'm excited to share with you all my journey, which holds me accountable. So, here it is. The dreaded before photos (taken with my iPhone). It's a blank canvas really.
I want this tiny space to be practical. I need hooks for jackets, umbrellas, backpacks, and bags. I need a small bench to take shoes or boots off. I'm already in the lookout for some sort of chic container to store shoes which I want to go under the table that needs to hold keys and receipts. So many receipts accumulate in my entry. Is it just me? And just random things in general. I want this little space to be practical but super chic. it needs to tie in fabulously with my super amazing kitchen and family room which are right next door.
Next week I will share with you some inspiration images. Now go check out the other One Room Challenge Linking Participants and/or The One Room Challenge Participants.
[All photos by AC with the iPhone]
22 comments
This is going to be so fabulous, Albertina! I cannot wait to follow along!!
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I can't wait to see what you come up with! Your closet makeover was my favorite makeover ever!! So excited to see how the mud room goes! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Albertina! I can't wait to see what you do with this space. How fortunate to have a mudroom. All the things we drop as we come in the door get dumped in the living room or on the dining table - including the wad of receipts you talked about! I've loved your last two spaces so very much. Can't wait to see how you transform this space. You always have the best artwork finds too!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be amazing!!! Definitely looking forward to following along!!!
ReplyDeleteim excited to see! cant wait to follow along!
ReplyDeleteI always love your designs, Albertina! I have no doubt we're in for one chic mudroom!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what unfolds...your talent always blows me away! xoxo
ReplyDeleteFrom what you've done before I can imagine it's going to be another fabulous space! Good luck:)
ReplyDeleteYou are unreal. Your family room and closet are AMAZING!! omg. so good. Can't wait to see what you come up with this time around - I know it will be nothing short of perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis post needs a 'like' button. Loved how your closet turned out. Can't wait to see how your mudroom will come together.
ReplyDeleteLoved loved what you did for the last round, and those Mongolian hair stools are to die for. This is going to be one uber chic mudroom. Happy to follow along...
ReplyDeleteGo girl.....I know it will be special....cause I have seen what you can do:)
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to see!
ReplyDeleteExcited to follow along. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Albertina, this is a great space to start with. Love your door style, btw. You know I love a mud room. I miss mine. How fun.
ReplyDeleteCan't beat a blank slate! Your designs are always phenomenal - I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteHow great to have this fantastic space! It's not just you. We have all sorts of things accumulating where we enter the house : )
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the combination of practical and chic. I know it will be just as amazing as all of your projects!
Can't wait to follow along!
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited, it's the best time of the year!! I wish I could get my act together and participate but I do plan on following along. I can't wait to see what you have planned, fabulousness i'm sure! xo
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anyone else who could make me more excited about a mudroom more than you. It's going to look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see what you come up with! Can you tell me more about your doors? The trim almost looks painted. I like how simple they are. Are they custom or can you give a source? You're starting with a beautiful blank slate!
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth,
DeleteThe doors are custom. They are solid wood doors and the carpenter just did special cuts for us. I'm glad you like them. They are modern and simple. I just love them!
You make my day with your comments! Thank you!!