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Laundry Room and Mudroom From HGTV Dream Home 2019

By: Jeannie Matteucci

Both functional and stylish, the user-friendly mudroom and spacious laundry room are two spaces that prove a clever design and smart storage solutions make all the difference.

Photo: Robert Peterson. From: Brian Patrick Flynn
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Unexpected Elegance

A long and tall hallway that leads to the garage, the well-detailed mudroom includes different storage options, curated design details and walls painted a deep slate gray that give the space an elegant look.

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A handcrafted circular wooden wall mirror placed on each side of the mudroom bench for a quick look before heading out the door, and a large professionally framed photographic print of a burly beast are two of the well-chosen design details in this space. "This mudroom is a lot more sophisticated than most mudrooms," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.
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Curated Look

A handcrafted circular wooden wall mirror placed on each side of the mudroom bench for a quick look before heading out the door, and a large professionally framed photographic print of a burly beast are two of the well-chosen design details in this space. "This mudroom is a lot more sophisticated than most mudrooms," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

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Handy Organizer

The mudroom also includes two wall-mounted mail holders with chalkboards for schedule reminders and hooks for easy-access storage of keys. Made from planks of solid reclaimed wood, the mail holders have a weathered whitewash finish for a lovely antique look.

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A long overdyed and distressed hand-knotted blue area rug brings rich color and softness to this user-friendly mudroom that connects the main living areas of the home with the garage.
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Vintage Appeal Rug

A long overdyed and distressed hand-knotted blue area rug brings rich color and softness to this user-friendly mudroom that connects the main living areas of the home with the garage.

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Luxe Bench

The mudroom's long white leather bench with offers a comfortable spot to change shoes or check emails before heading out the door. The energy-efficient window seen above the bench with custom gray and white patterned roman shades overlooks the patio outside.

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Pillows That Pop

A collection of throw pillows eludes a transitional style with leather and cotton patterns and luxe embroidered textures with a contemporary pattern that add color and comfort to the mudroom bench.

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No-Fuss Plants

A pair of striking snake plants add texture and a touch nature to the mudroom. The contemporary style of the hardy snake plants fit the decor, and the plants also absorb toxins to help clean the air.

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Double doors open to a handy closet that increases the storage capacity of the mudroom. The reach-in closet offers the chance to store seasonal items or items not used on a daily basis.
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More Storage

Double doors open to a handy closet that increases the storage capacity of the mudroom. The reach-in closet offers the chance to store seasonal items or items not used on a daily basis.

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The efficient closet includes a rod for hanging coats and jackets, different sized baskets for keeping smaller items grouped together, and an upper shelf for storing extra pillows and other household essentials. A freestanding black coat rack with six hooks right outside the closet keeps hats, scarves and coats easily accessible before heading out the door.
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Organized Closet

The efficient closet includes a rod for hanging coats and jackets, different sized baskets for keeping smaller items grouped together, and an upper shelf for storing extra pillows and other household essentials. A freestanding black coat rack with six hooks right outside the closet keeps hats, scarves and coats easily accessible before heading out the door.

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Color Contrast

The inside of the closet was painted a rich rust color that adds warmth and offers contrast for the surrounding deep-slate-gray mudroom walls.

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Chic Cabinet

A modern two-door cabinet with eclectic style crafted from recycled pine with an iron base adds another storage option to the mudroom, perfect for holding seasonal items or sports equipment. The top of the cabinet includes potted plants and a wire horse statuette that reflects the mountain location of this well-designed modern family home.

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This view shows the easy connection the mudroom shares with the home's adjacent laundry room, both spaces with resilient cork flooring that offers durability and comfort.
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Resilient Flooring

This view shows the easy connection the mudroom shares with the home's adjacent laundry room, both spaces with resilient cork flooring that offers durability and comfort.

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Advanced Washer and Dryer

The laundry room’s stacked metallic slate front load electric washer and front load electric dryer make sure clothes get cleaned the right way. The washer includes special features like a dispenser that releases the right amount of detergent at the right time, and the dryer has an extra interior fin that ensures even the largest loads are evenly dried.

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A water sensor that triggers an alarm whenever it comes into contact with water by the front load electric washer helps avoid the damage undetected leaks and floods can cause.
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Extra Protection

A water sensor that triggers an alarm whenever it comes into contact with water by the front load electric washer helps avoid the damage undetected leaks and floods can cause.

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A cowhide and painted black rebar bench sits below two hanging black storage boxes on the wall. Graphic art with a bleached Southwestern pattern with hints of blue decorates the wall above the bench and coordinates with the laundry room’s color scheme.
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Special Details

A cowhide and painted black rebar bench sits below two hanging black storage boxes on the wall. Graphic art with a bleached Southwestern pattern with hints of blue decorates the wall above the bench and coordinates with the laundry room’s color scheme.

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Laundry Room Gleams Thanks to High-Gloss Lacquered Cabinets
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Handy Utility Sink

The laundry room also includes a utility sink for hand-washing delicate clothing items, antique black quartz counters, and high-gloss deep-slate-gray cabinets and drawers that offer storage for laundry essentials. The lacquered-looking cabinets add modern sophistication to this utilitarian space.

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The laundry room’s undermount utility sink has a black stainless single handle pull-down faucet that requires just a simple touch to start or stop the flow of water. On the counter next to the sink sits a potted ivy plant and a beautiful LED aquarium tank that allows an unobstructed, 360-degree view of its mesmerizing underwater world.
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Top-Notch Faucet

The laundry room’s undermount utility sink has a black stainless single handle pull-down faucet that requires just a simple touch to start or stop the flow of water. On the counter next to the sink sits a potted ivy plant and a beautiful LED aquarium tank that allows an unobstructed, 360-degree view of its mesmerizing underwater world.

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Undercounter Storage

An open wood crate keeps bottles of household cleaners grouped together in the cabinet under the laundry room’s sink area, so counters stay clean from clutter and free for folding clothes.

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Bright and Airy

A large energy-efficient window brings fresh air and natural light inside, with custom roman shades in a soft aquamarine color that work with the different tones and shades of blue and gray in the room.

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The laundry room also includes a storage area for pet food, to make sure all the furry friends of the house feel well-fed and happy.
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Well-Fed Pets

The laundry room also includes a storage area for pet food, to make sure all the furry friends of the house feel well-fed and happy.

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Gourmet Kibble

HGTV Dream Home 2019 includes a versatile supply of both wet and dry gourmet dog food, with flavors from grilled chicken and garden vegetables to a carefully crafted pot roast kibble.

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Workhorse Spaces

The laundry room and mudroom and are two workhorse spaces that reflect the perfect balance of function and style seen in this lodge-style retreat in Whitefish, Montana.