I
f you’ve been following along
with our project house this year,
you’ve seen a set of plans develop
for a beautiful structure as we’ve
partnered with our sister magazine,
Cottages and Bungalows, and builder
Yankee Barn Homes. Now we get to reveal
the finished spaces, starting with the
mudroom and powder room.
Made to incorporate both farmhouse
and cottage style, the mudroom has
a homey feel that’s both bright and
charming. “It has clean and fresh lines,
mixed with cozy cottage vibes and a hint
of rustic farmhouse style,” says Victoria Van
Vlear, editor of American Farmhouse Style.
A few accessories are all it needs to bring
farmhouse style to the room.FORM AND FUNCTION
Mudrooms are becoming more common,
and we can attribute the trend to the
modern home layout. “With the popularity
of open concept floor plans, mudrooms
have become indispensable,” says Jeffrey
Rosen, Creative Director at Yankee Barn
Homes. “They have become the location
that allows for things to be out of sight
from open concept public spaces, yet
conveniently located for entry and exit.
They are the unspoken boundary for
household overflow.”(opposite) Though space can be tight in a smaller mudroom, a few decorative pieces like
these pillows, blanket and milk can from Country Door can go a long way to make it
cozy. “In a space like this, the items you put into the room will do just as much as the
wall and flooring materials to direct the style you want,” says Victoria. This way, the
bench serves as a practical place to take off shoes and as a surface to display décor.(above) Brick flooring by Cherokee Brick ties the mudroom to the powder room, and
also gives these spaces a unique vibe. “In our project house, the entryway and most
of the main spaces have hardwood floors,” says Victoria. “So the brick delineates the
powder room and mudroom as a separate space right off the front of the house.”Should you use full or
veneer brick for your
home project? Visit
americanfarmhousestyle.com
for the full details.AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 • 111