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Big City Digs: Cozy Family Home in Brooklyn

From the cubbies in the entryway to the durable sectional in the great room, every inch of this home in Brooklyn was designed to be family-friendly. Blue accents brighten the cozy interior and create a sense of flow all the way to the backyard.

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Photo: Dylan Chandler. From: m monroe design.

Mudroom Entryway With Color-Coded Cubbies and Wooden Stairs

This mudroom entryway features a set of cubbies with different colors for each family member. The mudroom leads to an attractive set of wooden stairs and includes cork wainscoting that extends four feet up the wall.

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Photo: Dylan Chandler. From: m monroe design.

Pale Wood Cubbies Provide Storage for Shoes and Outerwear

Built from wood in a pale finish, these mudroom cubbies provide abundant shoe and coat storage. Separate colors define each cubby space, and the mudroom's durable tile floor features a fun pattern.

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Photo: Dylan Chandler. From: m monroe design.

Stairs With Glass Wall

These stairs and their wooden railing can be seen through a glass wall, which provides protection from falls.

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Photo: Dylan Chandler. From: m monroe design.

Great Room Sitting Area With Concealed Pocket Door Wall

Just off the main family room area, this small sitting area serves double duty by way of a concealed pocket door wall that can close and create a guest room. The space features a fireplace, entertainment center, and two contemporary round chairs atop a stylish blue rug.

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