Transforming My Mud Room: A DIY Home Upgrade Journey

Transforming My Mud Room: A DIY Home Upgrade Journey ✨

Welcome back to my home renovation series! Today, I’m excited to share the transformation of my mud room—a space that is both functional and stylish. Building on the ideas from my previous powder room renovation, I’ve applied the same elegant aesthetic with a wooden panel feature wall, complemented by wood grain and metallic decorations for a cohesive look. The result? A stunning upgrade that feels high-end! 🌟

Understanding the Challenges of a Small Space

My mud room measures 9 feet high, making it tall but narrow. Despite its limited dimensions, this space serves multiple purposes:

• 👕 Hanging coats and bags
• 👟 Putting on and removing shoes
• 🔑 Storing miscellaneous items

Finding the right cabinet that meets all my needs proved to be quite a challenge. With limited options for 9 ft high cabinets available in the market, especially those priced over $2000, I turned my attention to a budget-friendly solution—IKEA!

Why IKEA is the Perfect Choice

For my mud room makeover, I chose the IKEA ENHET cabinet, which offers both beauty and utility at an incredible price of less than $260! Here’s how it solved some key challenges:

• 💡 Floating Cabinet Design: The suspended design at both the top and bottom is not only stylish but also practical!
• 💡 Logical Storage Layout: The top shelf is perfect for small items, while an exclusive space at the bottom is for shoes. Plus, the open middle shelf is ideal for keys and glasses—everything is within reach!

DIY Wooden Bench: A Statement Piece

One of the highlights of this transformation is a custom extra-long wooden bench! Made from a chopping block from Home Depot, this bench brings both strength and charm to the room:

• 🪑 Durable and Sturdy: It’s robust and stable, providing a reliable spot to sit.
• 🪑 Perfectly Matches the Feature Wall: The wood grain texture beautifully complements the paneling.
• 🪑 Functional Design: A wooden shelf beneath the bench makes it ultra-convenient for storing shoes—no more bending over to slide them on!

Renovation Cost Breakdown 🛠️

Here’s how the expenses for my renovation shaped up:

• 💡 IKEA ENHET cabinet: $260
• 🪵 Floating shelf (reused item): $150
• 🌲 Wood panel and chopping block materials: $540
• 🪞 Wooden coat hooks: $10 x 2
• 💡 Lighting: $100

Total Costs:

• 🛒 Materials: $1070
• 👷‍♂️ Labor: $450

Conclusion: A Fresh Start for the New Year! 🎉

As we welcome the new year, there’s nothing quite like giving your home a fresh look to embrace upcoming festivities. I hope my mud room transformation inspires you to create welcoming spaces in your own homes. Here’s to more beautiful moments ahead! 🎄🏮🧧