Elsie's Mudroom Organization

I've been looking forward to this project since we first moved in! Our goal here was to create an organized wall that could hold different things through the changing seasons: things like our rainboots and gardening tools. Our mudroom is located just inside our back porch, so it's kind of the spot where indoor and outdoor living meet up. 

We purchased three large wood crates from Michaels and used Cabot stain in Pecan. To get a lighter stain we brushed on one coat of stain and then wiped it off with an old rag. The darker pieces had two coats without any wiping. 

We chose to hang two boards (both 5.5 inches wide). The top board has clips for family photos, and the bottom board has hooks for coats, purses etc. I thought it would be cute if in the future the hooks were designated for different family members with their photos (we need babies!), but for now I used some old family photos that mean a lot to me.Emma hung these boards (thanks Emma!). Emma's #1 tip: Any time you hang anything on your wall, especially if you will be adding holes in the process (drilling or hammering), be sure to measure everything twice and use a level if you have one. This is something my dad has, um, aggressively encouraged, and I think he's right. There is nothing worse than hanging a board (or hook or picture frame), taking a few steps back to admire your handy work and noticing that it's just a little bit crooked. (!!!!!!!!)Since our mudroom is located between the back porch and our kitchen, I decided this would be a good spot for cookbooks too! xo. Elsie + Emma

Comments

[Lindsay]

Such an adorable space :) I never thought about staining crates like that. Great idea! I'm redoing my studio space so I'll have to steal that ;) ♥

[Petite and Hungry]

i love it

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[Sarah]

What a perfect stage for your Hunter boots!!

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[Carly Cross]

I absolutely love this! I have a few stained crates up on my walls as bookshelves, but this is too cute!

Oh, after reading your yummy french toast recipe I think you'd really like the breakfast recipe I just posted! P.s. darling moccasins!

[Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage]

I have the same purple Hunters and I love a good mudroom! The clipped pics are fabulous - and love the crates!
Kelly

[Jess]

I love the simple photo board idea, so adorable :)
oh and those purple Hunter boots! They look great!
xx :)

[LARY@ Inspiration Nook]

Absolutely love this! Such an original space :)

[Allison]

Love the photo display Elsie! Great mudroom :)
xx Allison
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[Lulu]

I'm in love with those wooden crates/boxes!! Lovely idea and cute photos to make you smile everyday :)

Lulu xx

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[Jennifer]

Aw I like the pictures on the coat rack!

xo Jennifer

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[Ruby Hoppen]

So functional and looks really effortlessly stylish. I like the boots lined up, so cute! We keep all of my son's toddler shoes and boots in a crate by the door too

[Lee]

Uhg! You guys are killing me with all this home decor! I can't wait to own my own home! Amazing, but what else is new. ha!

[Sonia]

Such a gorgeous space you've created!

[Cathy]

Love this! Totally agree with Emma's top tip, I used the same rule for this project:
http://www.turquoiseflamingo.com/2013/02/diy-nancys-wardrobe.html

Cathy
Turquoise Flamingo

[Kaisa]

The clips for photos is such a nice personal touch! Love the mudroom!

xx Kaisa

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[kelsey]

gorgeous! love those crates
kw ladies in navy

[Gloyahh]

I may have to steal that idea with the crates! A really great way to display those wellies!

[Cara]

I am completely in love with this - looks beautiful :)
xxx

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[Sophie]

Such a nice rustic feel to it, I love it!
And I really love the wellies, I really want a pair of Hunters!

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[Ashley]

SO cute :) Love the boards

xo Ashley
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