Today I'm sharing our new mudroom/back entry/laundry room all decorated for fall!
Hello friends! I've had these photos of our fall mudroom loaded for over a week, but I'm just now sitting down to write a post. You see, things have been incredibly busy for me this past week. I have been creating a few crafts and food for our church bazaar, and in the midst of it all, my mom fell.
Luckily, nothing is broken but she has a large goose egg on her forehead. For those of you who don't know, I take care of my mom. She lives in an apartment in our backyard and has been doing fairly well for someone who will be 97 in just a few months.
So I have to squeeze in blogging whenever I can.
Now, back to this mudroom. Earlier this year, we remodeled the back entry to our home and created a new mudroom and laundry. Previously, the washer and dryer had sat on a small back porch, and everyone who came to the back door had a full view of all of that and more!
So the whole back of the house was torn off which you can read more about here: Home Renovations Update
Our new combination mudroom and laundry has been finished for months, but it has taken me a while to get it decorated.
And I'm still not finished. I have one more project that I need to complete, but I'm going to show you what it looks like right now.
The mudroom/laundry is long and narrow. It is about 20 feet long and 8 feet wide.
At this end is the back door that goes to the covered deck.
Underneath the double window is an old church pew that I have had for over 30 years. It used to be in our hallway.
The bench gives us a place to remove shoes and a place to drop things when we come in the back door.
The window treatments were in the room that we used as our office which is now a half bath. They got moved to the mudroom.
The cubby that I recently painted is beside the church pew. For more details, you can read this post: Country Cottage Cubby Makeover
The cubby is now filled with pumpkins (and a few acorns.)
Imagine my delight when I found the little pumpkin-shaped lamp at a local antique store! I keep it on all the time to warm up this corner!
And look at these tins that came from Walmart! I got the last two that they had.
On this end are our faux farm doors that hide the washer and dryer. I thought I'd do a separate post with more details about how the doors were created and other sources.
To the left is a new chest freezer. I do have plans to camouflage the freezer, though.
Beside the freezer is enough space for a little fall decor.
This is the door to the kitchen, but honestly, we are thinking about taking it down when we renovate the kitchen.
Even though this is an entirely new space, I think it looks like it's always been here.
I just cannot tell you how much I love it and how much more functional the whole room is.
I'll be back soon with more details about our new mudroom/laundry with a source list in case you have questions.
Dolly
I love the mudroom and the decor! The colors are beautiful! I sure hope your mother heals quickly, and am sorry she fell.
Jane Windham
Thanks Dolly! She's doing ok but has some bruises. Close call!
Paulette
Love it! It is so functional and the pew is perfect for the space. I can’t wait to see what you do with your kitchen. Best Wishes to your mother! I know it is a great comfort for her having y’all so close by.
Paulette
Love it! It’s so functional and the church pew is perfect. I can’t wait to see what you do with your kitchen. Best Wishes to your mother! I know it’s a comfort to have ya’ll close by.
Nancy cox
Absolutely adorable. I love it.
Francis Moore
I love everything about the room. The drapes are superb, and all the pumpkins are so fallish (not a word). So neat having your mother nearby.
linda
Did you purchase or make your drapes w/ the tassels? I really like the colors!
Jane Windham
Linda, I had the drapes custom made about 15 years ago. I purchased the fabric at GDC in Mt. Pleasant, SC. I searched online for the fabric but I cannot find it and unfortunately, I don't remember who made it.
Janice
Love your new space! All ready for fall!!?
Jane Windham
Thanks Janice!
Lyn K
You have such wonderful taste! It’s really beautiful. I can’t wait to retire so I have time to do things like this in my home.
Jane Windham
I must say that retirement is wonderful but I seem to be busier than ever! But at least it's by choice!
Cookie eddings
Jane, I'm so glad that you & Leo are sprucing up the old farmhouse & keeping it going. Your home always looks so cozy & inviting. Autumn is my favorite season & you have your mudroom looking so "fallish." My mom died at 95 yrs. from pneumonia-it was fast. I miss her every day that I live. I'm glad that your mom didn't break anything; that is the case so many times.
Maybe I missed it, but have you been going anyplace in your R.V.?
Happy Autumn. Cookie
Jane Windham
Thanks so much Cookie! We sold the motorhome last December. Leo was having eye problems and didn't feel comfortable driving in unfamiliar areas.
Jenna
LOVE the pumpkin cubby!!
Jane Windham
Thanks so much, Jenna! I'm loving it as a piece that I can decorate seasonally.
Melanie
Oh my goodness! I love it all! Just my style!! You are so very talented!!! I have a special church pew, too, and was thinking it needs a cushion. Did you make yours yourself?
Jane Windham
Melanie, I had the cushion made many years ago but I purchased Sunbrella fabric to use in covering it. That was the best decision EVER because it's extremely durable and easy to clean.
Jo Johnston
I love the way it all turned out! Look forward to seeing what you do with the freezer. Thanks for sharing amidst all the requirements of your time. Your mom is fortunate to have you.
Jane Windham
Jo, that is so sweet of you to say! I'm hoping to keep my mother at home for as long as I can.
Robyn
It’s so pretty!!! I love those faux barn doors. Can you share the source for your curtain hardware? I love it!
Jane Windham
Robyn, I got the curtain hardware from Lowe's and the rings came from Lowe's originally and I spray painted them. I'll put all those details in a post soon.
Jane
I love all the fall touches in your mud room, Jane! They really are a great space to have. The textures and colors are just perfect for fall and I envy that church pew as well as the cubby. I may pop over and steal them!! ;-D
Taking care of aging parents is super hard. But you are blessed all around that your mom is with you and has reached this incredible age. Sending a hug for you to remember when times get difficult,
Jane x
Jane Windham
Thank you, Jane. Taking care of my mother is getting harder and I appreciate the hug!
Sandy
IT did turn out so nice. I love the quilt on that church pew. What fun to decorate for the seasons here!
I am so glad your mother didn't break anything. That is amazing in itself considering the age.