sunroom/ mudroom

[skyrmy]

Hi all. Ive searched the internet high and low for suggestions. I've found this forum an joined in hopes that someone with all the talent I've seen here can help me out.

I have a entrace from outside (along side the 2 car garage) that is 6 foot by 21 foot. I have just remodeled it cause it was just trashy looking with old storm windows . the windows are about 3 1/2 feet from floor so the are higher off the floor than usual. What im wondering is WHAT can I do with such a room? its the entrance but i really don't want it to look like JUST that. I want to decorate. It has 6 windows (covering one side of room) can someone tell me how to decorate, what would you put in such a room?..... ive thought about bar type chairs and tables but really with such a long room they would probably get lost in there. can someone suggest anything?????? im OPEN.... PICTURES BELOW

[Madimel]

I suggest you start by posting some pictures of the existing condition.

[skyrmy]

oh.... great idea. I have taken these pictures today . floor is not done yet and I still lack a little painting touch ups. but here is what we are looking at.
Thanks for ANY advise!

this room goes into my kitchen (its bascially a hall way entrance) again its 6 foot wide and 21 foot long

[Madimel]

we will also need the following pictures:
picture from the entry door to the path of travel (what are we looking at when we get past the door?)
picture of the immediately outside the door would help also.
picture of your living room, or the room that you enter into from the "Breezeway".

[phansford]

The old "enclose the porch into a room" thingy. There are a lot houses with this type of room..... All that is missing from the photo is a chest-type freezer, a litter box and a couple of cats staring out of the window.

Enough joking around.

The first thing you need to determine is how you want to use the room.

Is it the formal entrance into the house or the back door for you and kids and the groceries? Does it function as a mud room where shoes and coats will be shed? Do you need a boot box, a bench, coat rack, a place to toss the keys and mail?

Or

Do you want to sit here and enjoy the daylight? Small scale patio style furniture? (wicker look) Do you want to sit here and read the Sunday paper?

Is the space heated? Cooled?

To tell you the truth.... if this was the second entry..... this would function better as a screened porch. However, if you are in area that actually gets winter, the airlock is a nice way to save energy.

[skyrmy]

it was a nasty entrance .....hahahah your right it had a old freezer on it and was buckled up paneling and falling in ceilings with old roll out storm windows. Company usually uses this door. I come in from garage usually. this is the back door.

[phansford]

[mx2]

[csintexas]

I like the whimsical nature of phans example

I also think you where right in thinking of bar stool height because of the narrow size and high windows

[img]http://www.barstoolsupercenter.com/core/media/media.nl?id=37686&c=559234&h=fc2d94b13682dee6f910[/img]

A rectangular table set next to the windows 16" wide by 24" or more long to harmonize with the room proportions

Two bar comfortable bar stools (probably would have backs) but all these items need to be kept light not bulky, over-sized, heavy, etc...

bright colors

A bench on the inside wall by the door maybe 16" x 36" or more

The inside wall would make a nice gallery wall to display art and memorabilia, etc..

[the designer insider]

Here are some ideas I hope will help. Treat a hallway like any other room. You need color, style and texture. Decide on the theme or style for the room. (Modern, Traditional, Beach, Lodge, etc.)
Paint walls a great color, add pattern on the floor by painting a pattern or adding a long colorful runner.
Furniture choices:
1-A long narrow bench such as a pew or built-in with a cushion and pillows, add a side table with lamp
2-A long narrow table with accessories and lamps
3-Add umbrella stand and hooks on walls for coats
4-Add great art on wall opposite windows, make a collection of prints or mirrors or clocks, for example (be bold and use alot of the wall)
5-Come up with a purpose for your furniture such as a table with two chairs for eating or playing games.
6-Keep the table or bench about 22" deep
7-Follow a style just like the rest of your home.
Good Luck!

thedesignerinsider.blogspot.com

[SDR]

The natural light in that space is quite nice -- a result of many windows and a long wall opposite and close to them, I suppose.



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[skyrmy]

all these are fantastic ideas....... I'll for sure use these. I now have to decide. sitting room, mud room....... hall... I love these thanks a million

[starkca3]

i have an idea! Umbrella pot at the door of course included.

But...whats on the other side of that right wall. (view from pictures).

If its a public area, kitchen, living room. I see the perfect opportunity for a In-Wall Aquarium.

If your into that type of thing.

Other than that, i would texture the walls, rough?

Then decide carpet, i vote some kind of tile, and for the windows, something to match the rest of the house. Curtains, I also vote a dark colored blind.

The ones that pull up and down, not side to side.

Anyways...just an idea.

I can see it!

Oh, sorry...lights....above.

Sunk into the ceiling.

[starkca3]

Here is a quick paint drawing.

yes i was bored. :

[SDR]

Interesting idea. I'm a bit troubled by the competing horizontal light sources, of different shapes but comparable height, that this scheme presents. But it's great to have an illustration -- thanks, and keep it up !

How would others resolve this possible visual conflict ?


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