With tile like this you can hardly call it a 'mud room', but with plenty of storage for coats and shoes, this entry is the chicest definition of the term I've ever seen (plus, you know I'm loving the black + white stripes at the doorway!).
Love the depth a little black paint gives to this simple entryway, and the vintage accents give it great character. A vibrant orange door is so cheery and welcoming! I love how the collection of artwork in gold frames echoes the color against fresh white walls.
As a side note... I'm totally returning to black and white palettes these days. I realized that sometimes I'm too afraid to add a little black to a room, thinking that somehow it doesn't work with softer styles, but it really just adds a wonderful touch of drama!
*images via cococozy, unknown and pure style home via creategirl
i love the floor in the first photo and the gold frame collage in the second! xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI love all three, although the first one probably is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteFYI the photo of the orange front door is Lauren's - PureStyleHome (http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/)
The marigold-orange door is WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteBlack, white, and gold. YES.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! All stunning ~ but that orange door is so deliciously HAPPY!
ReplyDeleteI love the entry spaces you chose! I'm always on the lookout for chic new ways to add style to the foyer! And I am also a fan of black and white design- so timeless and fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white stripes. But I always love stripes: http://glitterandpearls.com/2011/02/22/i-have-a-thing-for-stripes/
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog!
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Lexi @ http://glitterandpearls.com
OH GOD ...i love all of these
ReplyDelete,,love the black and white :))
ReplyDeleteThose gold frames are exquisite! So often art walls are framed in boring black or white (although I admit it can look quite striking). I have a (fake) vintage map that I am currently debating how to frame that, but I'm thinking gold is the only way to go so thank you, as always, for the inspiration.
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That is a huge mudroom! And those floors are fabulous.
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It would be interesting to know if the interior face of the door in the last photo was painted orange as well. If not, the effect of the entrance space would be lost. But it takes a talent to keep that color fresh in an interior scheme, as anyone knows who has ever been to Burger King.
ReplyDeleteI especially enjoyed the post, because the first interior space is so important in setting the tone of what is to follow.
kate, thank you for the source on that photo! i'll update it :)
ReplyDeleteThat floor is amazing, why not me? I could do that. Hmmm....
ReplyDeleteAnd I love Lauren's entry forever and ever and will copy it somewhere, someday. Such a great idea.
Wow both are gorgeous! Hope you had a great day. I'm having a fun giveaway to celebrate my blog makeover! Make sure to enter before Friday if you haven't already! Kori xoxo
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There's nothing black can't fix. Just ask several of the walls in my house ;)
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, that floor is insanely gorgeous!! I don't think I would let a single spec of MUD touch my floor if it looked like that! :p
ReplyDeleteoh, i love the drama of dark paint on walls. That black entry with that gold mirror is just all drama, in a perfectly good way.
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callie
Black is where its at!
ReplyDeleteI adore your blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
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I'm dying over those stripes and that sunflower door. Gorgeous post! xo, Erika
ReplyDeleteLove the orange door! Very unexpected and perfect for this season!
ReplyDeleteI love these ideas! Trying to find a nice idea for my entrance hall which is also a tiny space. I believe the entrance to your home sets the tone for your whole house. Some stunning ideas.
ReplyDeleteUsing black walls is tricky, but this is a great example of how dramatic and chic it can look!
ReplyDeleteI die for black & white stripes. I also die for frame covered walls ;)
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I too have switched to a black and white palette but I am having trouble adding colors to soften it up!
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