Monday, August 2, 2010

A start on the mudroom~

When we were in process of building our home I had a realization....WAIT, this plan doesn't have a coat closet!! Panic set in as I had visions of coats and backpacks, not to mention snowsuits and gloves all over the house.  I asked the builders if they would make our master closet smaller and move the wall back a few feet by the back door so I could create a mud area.  They charged me a change fee which was stinky, but long term I know it's something that I'll be really glad we did.


To be honest, this space is very exciting for me.  I had a million different daydreams for this area that included bead board, cubbies, a bench, shelves, and hooks.  Unfortunately this little guy had to take the backseat while we worked on finishing the basement and putting in the backyard.  And of course, by the time those projects are all said and done, we are out of cash.  BUMMER! 

I really didn't want to start the school year without having a place for the kids to hang their schtuff, which meant making pegboards. We had long strips of mdf in the garage and I order shaker pegs by the box load, so I always have some handy. I just love those suckers.  Since I didn't have all of the materials to create shelves and a bench, I at least wanted to paint.  


I had The Joe help me make the vinyl pattern in my head come to life.  He's much better with illustrator than I am, and I wanted the circle pattern to be really uniform.  Thanks darlin!! Before I put it up on the wall he said, " Let me help you get this straight, so you don't end up hating the world".  Ha ha ha...he knows that will totally happen too.  I would definitely suggest having a buddy when putting up large scale vinyl projects.  It can be really frustrating to try and do it by yourself. 


Yay!!! Just like I had pictured in my head!! I don't hate the world at all!

After putting the pegboards together and painting them white, we are ready to roll! I didn't route the edges of the boards. I wanted to leave a flat edge so eventually we'll be able to add a top shelf to put baskets of gloves and hats and all that jazz.  





I have some totes for shoes that I bought at Target when we first moved in, and I had to stick a stool in the corner so the kids can reach the top pegboard.  




Okay, school panic level has dropped down a few notches.  Best of luck with all of your school prep! 

17 comments:

  1. this is DREAMY!!!!!!!!! nicely done on a budget!

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  2. great job! pegs are expensive, but I guess ordering in bulk must help! :) super look, and practical too.
    gail

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  3. Totally helps. I can get them for a quarter a piece.

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  4. Love it! Would you hurry and finish your house so you can come decorate mine? (I kid - I know that you change things around so much that I'd be waiting forever. :) I'll just have to use your unparalleled genius as my inspiration.) :)

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  5. That looks so cute. I love the colors. What a fun and happy place. I always love your color combos. I'm hosting We're Organized Wednesday this week and would love for you to join if you get the chance.

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  6. Such a cute little cubbie! I would love to have a spot like this.....but I only have one left to get ready for school. So, I'll just enjoy looking at yours!!

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  7. A very simple and very cute solution! Great job!

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  8. What a great idea! It turned out so cute!!

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  9. How cute!! I love the colors and your ideas. Great job!

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  11. I love this!! Great use of the space! Now I have to add another project to my to do list! Thanks for the inspiration! Just in time for school! Happy Weekend!

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  13. VERY cool! I would LOVE a room like this!

    I am a new follower. =0)Love your site already.

    www.joyfulhousewife.com

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  15. Wow, I can't believe I've never seen your site before. It's absolutely brimming with great tutorials! I love how everything you do is so approachable and functional. Every post I read I end up saying "yeah, I could totally do that". Thanks so much for all your great ideas. I can't wait to share your site with my readers on MeckMom.com.

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