The Zhush: Vermont Mud {Room}

4/13/11

Vermont Mud {Room}

our ski house mud room

Vermont might be the muddiest state with spring being it's muddiest season. Unlike here in New York, the mudroom in Vermont is the work horse of the home...not only storing everyone's bulky outerwear, but also preventing muddy boots and shoes from entering the house as well. I took these shots of our mud room during a rare uncluttered moment...we were closing up the place for the season. The last shot is a blurry "before" photo I took of the mudroom three years ago, right after we bought the place. As soon as I snapped the photo, I knew the ketchup red walls had to go, and that this Brunschwig & Fils "faux log cabin" paper would be perfect here. I even convinced my husband to let me cover up some of the wood paneling~ (ironically, with faux wood).

40 comments:

Simply LKJ said...: Love the wallpaper! It definitely adds to the charm of the entry. I would love to visit Vermont at some point (the company my husband works for is headquartered there). I grew up on Long Island, but never managed to get that far north.; 4/13/2011
Cara said...: oh I love it!; 4/13/2011
Al said...: What a beautiful space you created! I love it. The vintage ski poster is quite beautiful too :); 4/13/2011
Ispirato Design said...: What a transformation! Clever idea with the snow shoes :); 4/13/2011
Francine Gardner said...: I love Vermont, skied there for years.You have done such a great job with the house.; 4/13/2011
quintessence said...: LUV the wallpaper! And the mirror works perfectly with it!!; 4/13/2011
anita said...: Very nice, Sue (as always!) :); 4/13/2011
Dora said...: You are so right , those red walls had to go.I love the wallpaper you chose and the little wooden bench :)

Dora; 4/13/2011
David Toms said...: It has turned out wonderfully! Cobering panneling with faux wood wall paper! I love it!; 4/13/2011
Heather said...: Love the wallpaper....you did a great job!; 4/13/2011
Style Attic said...: Not surprised it turned out amazing! It's a good thing all that red is such a blurred memory :) XO, Kelly; 4/13/2011
Debby said...: Love the snow shoes.... very clever! xo; 4/13/2011
pretty pink tulips said...: You've turned a neccessity into a glam little spot to stomp off the mud! Love that wallpaper!!!!

xoxo; 4/13/2011
avant garde design said...: wow, so much better than the before image and that log cabin wallpaper, pure genius! seriously awesome...;); 4/13/2011
things that sparkle said...: turned out gorgeous... of course! I love how your cabin is so rustic and warm feeling!; 4/13/2011
The enchanted home said...: Love it! The paper was the perfect choice...coziness just oozes out of this charming mudroom! Really fabulous!; 4/13/2011
Brittany {Gallery No. Eight} said...: It looks so great! Up in Canada, our foyer/mud room definitely gets a work out with all the crazy weather we get haha Love the faux-wood in your space!; 4/13/2011
Kathy said...: Great idea that I am stealing, I have those and haven't figured out a way to use them...I've also seen them used as the backdrop for sconces..but I like this better for my little cabin in Montana! Glad you got up there to see it...is there still skiing going on?; 4/13/2011
I Dream Of said...: Definitely prefer the after photos! I love mudrooms, especially at ski cabins. Coming in from the cold, getting rid of those heavy boots. Getting ready to snuggle in front of the fire with some hot chocolate... such a happy warm place!
Jeanne; 4/13/2011
Stylelinx said...: Big difference-looks great! Love the clever coat rack!; 4/13/2011
travelkate said...: Very rustic chic! I love a good mudroom, it is decidedly a very east coast/mid west term, because I hadn't even heard of it until a few yrs ago (being from California!); 4/13/2011
Sandy a la Mode said...: what a fun space! love the cabin/rustic look!; 4/13/2011
Kwana said...: I love it. So useful!; 4/13/2011
christine {bijouandboheme} said...: Ah...love love the wallpaper!; 4/13/2011
Dancing Branflake said...: Man, I really need to pay more attention to mud rooms. They can be so stylish!; 4/13/2011
Carla@DesignintheWoods said...: Perfect! I love it...a touch of whimsy and some great texture.; 4/13/2011
Nicole Lanteri said...: Love the faux wood paper! I'm getting ready to install faux bois wallpaper in our bedroom so was timely to see this post and see what the after looks like.; 4/13/2011
Josie said...: So pretty AND functional!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com; 4/13/2011
Julip Made said...: I love love love that cowhide mirror. And with the white wood walls!; 4/13/2011
kayce hughes said...: Beautiful! I love the wallpaper.; 4/13/2011
lisaroyhandbags said...: What a great space! A huge improvement over the original and that wallpaper is awesome. Loving that mirror :); 4/13/2011
Laura Trevey said...: That mirror is Awesome!!!; 4/13/2011
Suzanne said...: Hi,

You were so right, this wallpaper really illuminates the room, it looks so much brighter.

All the best to you,

decogirlmontreal; 4/13/2011
Hamptontoes said...: I'm still kicking myself that I never got to see it when visiting Vermont in February. Sue, you've got a great eye! Perfect spot to enter the home, it's functional and stylish!; 4/13/2011
CDS said...: That's a cool space. :); 4/13/2011
Marcus Design said...: Wow, your wallpaper is fantastic Sue. I love the whole room, it's pretty AND practical at the same time!!
Nancy xo; 4/13/2011
Kristine - A Graceful Home said...: Love the wallpaper and the coat rack! So charming!; 4/13/2011
Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces said...: such an inviting space; 4/13/2011
erin@designcrisis said...: La la LOVE the wallpaper!; 4/14/2011
designchic said...: Wow Sue, it looks amazing. Love the wallpaper, and what a cute way to use the snowshoes...love it!!; 4/14/2011

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Vermont Mud {Room}

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