Welcome to our back hall/mudroom. This tour will be over before you can say wholetthedogout?. This is a small room (see the before pictures here),
which made it inexpensive and quick to freshen up. Now, it’s bright and white and has a fun wallpaper design that makes me smile. Maybe guests won’t feel so claustrophobic as they enter our house. They never mentioned it. I’m just guessing.
You can read about the wallpapering project here.
This brass horse makes a great place to hang your keys or hat, and adds a touch of whimsy.
And this faux antler coat hook is a nice contrast to the flower wallpaper.
You can read about how I made this schoolhouse light for under $45.00 here.
The laundry supplies are tucked away in a large basket now.
Even the chief purveyor of the mud for the mudroom gave it two paws up. Does it matter that she was bribed with a treat?.
Details:
Wallpaper – Painted Tulip by Over and Over purchased on sale at Anthropologie (2 rolls @ $35 each) = $70
Paint – Benjamin Moore Regal Select in White Dove (leftover from guest room makeover) = $0
Light Fixture – Hampton Bay Esdale light from Home Depot ($29) Paint supplies ($15) = $44
Antler Coat Hook from BlackCatHill Etsy shop = $25
Brass Horse Bust Hook from Anthropologie = $28
Basket for laundry supplies, boot tray and mat where already on hand = $0
Total = $167
I hope you are having a great weekend! I’ll be back in a few days to show you some updates to the living room including a new piece of artwork from the talented Lesli DeVito!
Martina says
Super cute!! It’s so bright and cheerful. Love it!
Suzanne at Pieced Pastimes says
Mary – Thanks for visiting and leaving such a nice comment about my 2013 Winter Mantel. Your ‘Back Hall’ is great! That wallpaper is so bright and fun – perfect for a small space! It just makes you smile!
Have a Nice Day,
Suzanne @ Pieced Pastimes
Julie @ The Family CEO says
I love it all. The wallpaper, the light, and especially that striped bag. Very cheery!
Susan says
Very nicely done. Very cheery. Makes me wish I had a back door.
Robin says
I love the brass horse! I am a new follower! I found your link at the “It’s Party Time” party. I would love for you to link up to my weekly linky party Fluster Muster on Wednesday’s @ http://www.FlusterBuster.com.
Vickie says
Well done and on a budget, too! Your back mudroom is now a bright, happy space. 🙂
cassie says
it’s such a sweet and pretty pop! i love it!
Liz @ Quirky Vistas says
Cutest wallpaper I’ve seen in a long time. The colors are amazing. What a great idea to fix up this space and make it so welcoming!
Liz
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
That wallpaper is amazing! What a cheery room – great details!
Kelly
Kathy says
Oh I love that wallpaper! I’d love to spiff up my mud and laundry room, maybe wallpaper is the way to go! Thanks for the inspiration. You did a fabulous job!
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
The wallpaper is so cheery and I love the large design. Looks great!
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy says
I have to agree, I LOVE that wallpaper! And the light, and that bag and the pup of course! Lovely!!!! Thank you so much for sharing at the Inspiration Gallery!
Jaime
Chelsea says
When did you buy your wallpaper? I am looking for this!! It is all sold out online:/ Do you have any leftover that I could purchase from you?
Jenna says
Love the schoolhouse light, love the wallpaper, love the horse head hanger! LOVE it all! Love it so much, I’m a new follower!
Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
Pamela says
Oh Mary I just love the wall paper and all the special touches in your back hallway! It turned out fabulous.
Christine says
Found your site after googling images of Hampton Bay Esdale light fixtures. I had bought three schoolhouse style light globes at thrift stores ($6 total) to put into my restoration/remodel, thinking I’d find inexpensive attaching hardware. Jokes on me. Rejuvenation Hardware wanted $90 for just one semi-flush attaching hardware. Well, for about $100 I can buy three entire Esdale fixtures in varying sizes at Home Depot. With your work to inspire me, I think my cheap(er) Home Depot fixtures can turn into beautiful works of art. And love that wallpaper, it looks like something out of my own watercolor sketch book. Another inspiration. But one question. Did you consider using a matching fixture in your kitchen over the sink?