The Garage Mudroom Reveal

Guys, talk about excitement! And, well, a bit of shame because this project took me so long to complete. You don't want to hear about this project's troubles and tribulations, so we better get onto this reveal! 

However, before looking at the pretty pictures, we must see the before. Many of you, my regular readers, can skip this part. But if you're new to RemodelaCasa, I have to show you this, our garage. Well, this is the before...

This picture was taken at a point of frustration. There was stuff everywhere, and I could hardly move around. In the back right corner is the door to get inside the house.

Here's a close-up of this awkward platform leading to the laundry room. I could hardly store or display anything here. We had to go up those steps to the right to enter the doorway. 

It's hard to see, but a little bench was always there to the right, and a big pile of shoes was lazily tossed inside and outside that basket.

This was the view looking out the door from the laundry room. The photo to the right inspired me, and I shared it with you guys at the beginning of this project.

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| Mudroom by Form Collective from Houzz |

Well, today is reveal day! 

I will skip the building process, but you can find links to everything that was done at the end of this post.

Here is my new view of that same spot. Eeeeeeek, I'm loving it!!! 🖤🖤🖤

| Pendant Lamp | Rug | Slate Tile | Boots |

And here, standing on the garage steps, is the view toward the laundry room. I brought my fiddle leaf into my new space; she fits perfectly there. 

I might need to move it soon since there's not enough light for her in that spot. I'm already working on something for that little wall.

My last post about this little mudroom was about the doors and that faux cabinet close to the laundry room. 

The switches and garage door opener are still there, giving them away, but even my husband keeps trying to open those doors! :D

This picture below was taken through the window, hence the shadows. It was the only way I could get this wide shot.

I'm totally obsessed with these Liberty Artesia cabinet pulls and knobs. They're so sleek!

On the left, I use those real cabinets to store laundry and kitchen necessities on the top, while the long bottom cabinet is used for shoe storage.

A couple of days ago, I was customizing those water hyacinth baskets. The ones for the boys got their bottoms spray painted, and my daughter and I got a tassel garland each.

I debated adding a shelf underneath the bench, but in the end, I tossed that idea to open up this tiny room a bit more.

One last-minute easy project was to glam up the back cabinet with wallpaper and motion sensor lights.

Cleaning gadgets are stored below and up there on those shelves. I already have paper towel rolls ready. 

One of the baskets is full of winter hats, and the other is still empty. I might remove those baskets later, and I'll probably install sliding doors like I did with the door below them.

| Wallpaper | Motion Sensor Lights | Door | Lock Set |

Some of the shoes, especially the boots in the basket, were in a plastic bag this entire time. When I brought them here, they were dusty and covered with sawdust. I need to give them a good cleaning soon.

That little sign I created with my Silhouette makes me smile: The Mud Room - The dirt stops here - How I wish it were true! :D

I also love that wreath, I got it at The Lucketts Store.

| Hat | water hyacinth baskets |

One of my final decisions in this mudroom project was painting the ceiling black. I like how it immediately changed the mood of the room. Remember that during the final phases of this project, there was another light here? I had a black pendant that I loved, but sadly, the light I got with that fixture was not enough.

This new pendant that I got at Ikea is very economical and gives me more light than before, but I also like its texture and organic feel.

Oh, I also painted the laundry room door black. I'm so happy with my first black door. I haven't painted the other door; I might keep that one white.

One of the most significant features in this room is that huge thrifty window! Without it, the room would have felt claustrophobic. 

Louie 🐶 loves it! He can keep an eye on me when I'm working in the garage, or even better, he can gossip about the neighborhood dogs.

I adore the slate flooring, but a rug was a necessity here. I went for a good punch of color to enhance this monochromatic design.

I couldn't let you go without showing you the regular before and afters.

Louie's here standing in almost the exact same spot. For the new pic, he kept coming right before me! He can't keep away from the paparazzi :) 

I just remembered that I had to show you the garage side. 

We can still park two cars in here. I put all that vertical space to good use.

I hope you have enjoyed this project and got some ideas from it to try in your home.

The next part of this garage organization is painting those floors. I already have all the materials ready to tackle that job. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: The garage floors were painted! You can see that transformation right HERE. It makes a HUGE difference!

Here are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:

THE MUDROOM PLAN

DIY - GARAGE PLATFORM

FRAMING THE MUDROOM

THE STAIRCASE

SLATE TILE INSTALL

DIY - CABINETS

DIY - BACK CABINET & SLIDING DOOR

DIY - MUDROOM BENCH

DIY - FAUX CABINET

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