In a recent post, I showed you the before and afters of the kitchen/family room. Go here to read the post: http://colorandlightatelier.blogspot.com/2010/04/maison-gemeux-renovation-of-our-country.html.
Now I am showing the mudroom and pantry area. Sometime in the '70's, a previous owner added a mudroom addition to the house that had really ugly sky lights that were not in keeping with the original architecture of the house. Rather that gutting that part of the house, I hid it in a walk-in pantry located behind the wall with the Viking range.
Mudroom and pantry are off to the left.
Walk -in pantry
I designed and custom-made an iron gate for the pantry. I have a great ironworker from Kentucky that has made all kinds of fantastic pieces for me. In the past, he has made great sweeping stair rails, chandeliers, curtain rods and iron balconies for several projects.
Close up of gate
Lots of storage!
Have not decided if I want to add decorative curtains behind the gates or leave it open, as is.
Baker's Pantry
I never like to see lots of appliances out on counter. I like an uncluttered kitchen. (I am a little OCD!!! I can drive mad husband and kids quite mad with my obsession.) So, all of my everyday appliances are hidden.
What is behind these doors?
All the appliance are place on pull-out shelves. They are plugged and ready to go!
The Baker's pantry is painted in soft lavender blue with an antique finish.
The mudroom
No New England house can be without a mudroom. Growing up Texas, I did not even know that word!! Mudrooms are the catchall rooms for muddy boots, coats, etc.. I designed this one with a huge farm sink that is more shallow that an average farms sink. It perfect for washing dogs, cleaning boots and potting plants.
Bench for boot removal.
Coat closet
All the coats and boots are stored in closets and gloves, scarves, dog leashes etc. in the many drawers. Yes, once again, my obsession with neatness!
Finally, I want to thank all of my blogging friends that leave comments. It so nice to feedback on projects. That is what makes blogging worthwhile!!!
Au Revoir for now!!
beautiful, elegant, regal.
ReplyDeletei can't imagine mud in that room! no!
~janet
I absolutely adore the iron work hiding your pantry. What a creative solution. I'm with you on hiding the appliances, they are just not attractive. You're so fortunate that you can not only conceal the appliances, but keep them plugged in and ready to use.
ReplyDeleteJanet- Ha! I wish it was that clean all the time but with 4 dogs and two kids, it isn't.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading!
Lovely! Mud rooms are a must...Our drawers are for shoes and taller ones are for boots. No more strewn footwear. We also installed bead board trim
ReplyDeletefor easier cleaning!
What a beAutiful pantry door design! Would love to get your guys info! Kentucky is in my backyard, and this door is just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful! Including the mudroom. I love, love that ironwork gate.
ReplyDeleteOh I am just gasping at all the beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic project! A truly neat metamorphosis.
It took 23 years to complete my most recent project. Come take a peek.
Ah! Love your wrought iron pantry door...would love to have that in my home. I love wrought or cast iron and have a small black wrought iron collection. It's lace in the form of iron...n'est-ce pas?
ReplyDeleteAlso, your lavender-blue baker's pantry is one-of-a-kind beautiful. Kudos~
Met Monday
Hi Melissa~~lovely details in your pantry~~pull out shelves are a dream!!
ReplyDeleteI suggest to my clients when we are working on re-do in the kitchen...function first then pretties follow....What a difference it makes!!!
Beautiful cabinetry and finsh you chose:)
So nice to met you,
Kay Ellen
Sorry but I am reading all your blog post now and just can't keep from commenting. You pantry is stunning. Plugged and on pull out shelves ready to go, OMG! I remember once seeing a shower door made out of wrought iron like your pantry and if I could find a place to do this I would love it. You might keep hearing from me as I go deeper and deeper into your blog. xo, MB
ReplyDeleteMelissa
ReplyDeleteLovely idea for a pantry door, how imaginative! Reminds me of the iron work in the Garden District of New Orleans. Also adore the kichen cabinetry tres chic!