This weekend, my husband and I were able to make some progress on the “moffice”, otherwise known as a multi-functional space that serves as a mudroom and office.
My husband and I are quite the team. When we tackle home improvement projects, we alternate between watching our crazy two year old son and actually executing the given project. So, this weekend I watched our son, while my husband painted the walls in Sherwin Williams “Gray Matters”. By the next day, desperate for a break from “Thomas the Train” and “Bob the Builder”, I opted to paint the doors, trim and baseboards in ultra-white, while my husband watched the kiddo. Yes….I was pretty desperate to relieve myself from mommy duty for a little while (and to distract myself from the box of girl scout cookies I almost devoured by myself) – so desperate that I was willing to paint trim.
This is what the mudroom looked like when we first moved in.
Before:
And here is what it looks like after a fresh coat of paint, a new light fixture and decor. …
I am super thrilled with the paint color, “Gray Matters”. It was on the same swatch as the main color of our home “Passive”, but it was two shades darker. For some reason, I was just feeling dark gray in this room.
Since we don’t have a linen closet, we were sure to fully utilize the existing shelving. I love to hide unsightly items in decorative baskets. As you can see, I also use the shelves for the overflow of pillow hoarding.
Our washer and dryer is actually hidden behind this closet, along with loads of unfolded laundry.
To aide in the functionality of this space, my sweet husband is going to work on constructing some custom shelving and a storage bench. The area will serve as a “catch all” for shoes and jackets. Until then, I am counting down the days until I give birth and can enjoy some margaritas.
Source List:
Lucite Chair: Hobby Lobby
Paint: Sherwin Williams “Gray Matters”
Rug- Target
Decorative Baskets- Homegoods
Lamp- Target
Turquoise Vase- Hobby Lobby
Wall Art- Homegoods
Desk: Upcycled antique
Sheepskin- Homegoods
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Tessa Kirby
March 7, 2016I always love your room makeovers Erica!! You are so talented friend! I am counting down the days till i have a margarita myself! Let’s cheers to that!! 😂
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March 7, 2016haha! Thank you so much, Tessa. I have been craving margs this entire pregnancy. lol too bad we don’t live closer…we should have a post-pregnancy celebration.
Michelle james
March 7, 2016It’s just beautiful!!
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March 7, 2016Thank you so much, Michelle!!!
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins
March 10, 2016Beautiful Erica!!! I love the chair!!!
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March 10, 2016Thank you so much, Stephanie! I was thrilled when I found that chair at Hobby Lobby. 🙂
Maria @ pastels & Macarons
March 18, 2016I have a question, HOW do you get your toddler from touching, destroying and breaking every beautiful item in your home? Mine go nuts and grab everything in sight… kills me 🙁
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March 18, 2016ummm….on a usual day, my house is a pigsty. I am a clean freak, and having kids definitely tests my patience. I working hard to just let it go, Maria. haha
Mary-The Boondocks Blog
March 31, 2016Beautiful job Erica. It looks too pretty to be a mud room! Mud wo uld be scared to enter here!! Love that art on the desk. It could almost be an original Erica piece!
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April 1, 2016Thank you so much, Mary!!! You are so sweet.