Monday, February 20, 2012

Entryway/Mini Mudroom and Bench Makeover

A few months ago, I had stated that I wanted a "mini mudroom" of sorts for my hall closet, but in Southern California, a mudroom isn't exactly warranted. So, I decided to just do a mini-makeover of the entry-way!

I worked on my entry way this weekend, trying to make it an actual useable space, and I think I succeeded!


I did this Sunday night, and (gasp) didn't take a before picture!

Just imagine nothing being there, except random shoes and jackets being laid on top of a small bench.

On a recent trip to IKEA, I purchased this coat rack for $9.99. I love the galvanized look of the hooks.



The bench, I LOVE the bench! If you've been reading Simply Klassic Home for a while, you might remember my master bedroom makeover. One of the projects for that makeover was this bench.


I simply painted it a slightly off-white (pure white, with some cottage white mixed in) and recovered the seat again with a piece of dropcloth. (Still haven't attached the seat to the frame, and probably won't - it hasn't bothered me yet!).


Then I took a Sharpie marker and wrote "love" in cursive letters. I based it on all of the wall art I've seen, one of which I featured here, but I really didn't have a place for a piece of art like that. Yet I still wanted to incorporate it somehow, which is how this idea came to be!


I added the vintage soda crate under the bench to hold shoes, like my favorite UGGS.


The kids can't reach the coat rack, but they will be able to climb on the bench and still hang up their coats. This may or may not be a good idea!


I'm really happy with how this little 11 pm entry way makeover turned out!


I'm not convinced that I love the sign though. It was just something I happened to have on hand that didn't have a home - what do you think?


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38 comments:

  1. very cute! love the rack from Ikea I think I might to pick that up next time I'm there ;)
    I can't believe you did it at 11pm!

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  2. Love the bench, just make sure they take their shoes off before they climb on!

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  3. Absolutely perfect, Kristin...
    And, you wrote that??? Um...awesome handwriting...

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  4. What a beautiful job! I love that bench!! :) ~Megan

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  6. Kritin-so pretty! Leaving the top unsecured-good for a quick redo-but if little ones are apt to climb on it---not so good! I speak from (my own fall on my arse)experience! Lol! The sign is pretty-maybe a home sweet home or all hearts come home or...considering the entry way...but hey, for 11 PM---IT'S AWESOME!!! Blessings, Sharon

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  7. be careful with the bench on that floor--it could slide out from underneath them--we've had a few bumped heads that way!~

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  8. Love your entryway. The bench is especially great.

    Just signed in to follow you on linky. All this new stuff going on...uggg.

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  9. OK first of all you did a wonderful job! I love it, it is so pretty and that crate for shoes is adorable. Second, holy moly your hand writing is awesome!! There is no way I could do that, it turned out perfect!
    xoxo

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  10. I love the bench re-do! I'm thinking if your kids are climbing on it to reach the hooks, you may need to attach it eventually ;-)

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  12. That looks really good and I'm loving the writing on the stool. Well done you!

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  13. Love the hooks... will have to get to Ikea soon!! Still on the lookout for a sturdy coffee table to use as a bench...and the crate under the table....I must look for one of those too!! I dont have an actual mud room...but when we come in the door there is just some space that the shoes land.... thanks for sharing!!

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  14. Great transformation. I would love for you to stop by and link up at my linky party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Mrs. Delightful
    Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  16. Great vignette and an adorable stool transformation.

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  17. The whole mudroom turned out cute Kristin but I'm really lovin' the bench. It turned out so cute. You can't beat using drop cloth the love was the perfect thing to top it off.

    Hugs...Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute

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  18. This is beautiful! What a statement!
    Holly @ Lifeasathrifter.com

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  19. So lovely! I absolutely love that bench! The coca-cola crate underneath adds the perfect touch. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. Love the bench...but if the kids are going to be climbing on it, please attach the top to the base...lol

    This would work for my entry way... now to find a bench to redo...

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  21. Love the soda crate idea. Great job, Kristin!

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  22. I just bought a bench this weekend to re-do. I've just found my inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. I love what you have done. That bench has totally inspired me. Have a great weekend.

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  24. I love this, so beautiful! I love how you wrote "love" on the bench too - it looks beautiful, and can't believe you did that with a sharpie!

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  25. Love the bench! I'm your newest follower and I'd love it if you linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/02/show-off-saturday-3.html

    Hope to see you there!

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  26. Okay!!! I love the fact that you used a drop cloth for the bench cover...and the handwriting is fabulous! I love the crate for shoes too! The whole area is great and I can't believe you did it at 11 pm :)
    I just started a new link party just for rustic and shabby chic projects. I would love to have you share this - http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=5569

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  27. I love this makeover! It's so simple but so chic! The bench and soda crate are by far my favs - but I gotta say, that sign you're not sure about does look great! I think it fits right in.

    Excellent job!

    Take care,
    Christina
    www.designingbynumbers.com

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  28. Oh wow! Great job, Kristin! Every detail is beautiful and what a great use of space! I want that bench for my house! ;)
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  29. What a great update. The bench is awesome! And the vintage crate is the perfect additions. Love your entryway.

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  30. I love everything about this mini makeover and before I got to the bottom of the post I was already thinking that the sign is the perfect finishing touch! :) You have a lovely lovely blog and I am so excited to be your newest loyal follower!
    Cath @ Home is Where my Heart is
    http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/

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  31. Everything look so neat and organized and I am a huge fan of the chair! I love that you painted it white and wrote "love" on the fabric...it's soo cute:)

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  32. What a cute litte space! I love the little crate for shoes, and the bench makeover is adorable. I think the sign makes the space, definately :)I just came from DIY Show Off, and am proud to be your newest follower :)

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  33. Love your bench make over! Thanks for the inspiration. I have a chair I have covered in drop cloth and have been debating painting the legs and what to put on the fabric. Love the way yours turned out. I'm your newest follower and would love you to drop by my blog too! x Julie

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  34. So cute and so economical as well. I love it!
    Sarah
    www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com

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  35. Soo cute! I love your bench makeover!! Thanks for linking it up at FNF! :)

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  36. I really like your bench! The love written in Sharpie is amazing!
    Shannon
    (www.akadesign.ca)

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  37. Very cute! I'm pinning this because I love the bench.

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  38. I love the LOVE font. Can you tell me which font you used?
    may222@aol.com.

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