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Hidden Mudroom Cabinets

More families are exploring more ways to keep day-to-day necessities out of the eye line, since it creates a sense of calm. This is especially true in the mudroom where concealing the clutter means everything has its place, but no one needs to see every last backpack and cleat.

Thatโ€™s the beauty of the hidden mudroom, which can take shape a couple of different ways. For a home that doesnโ€™t appear to have space to add a mudroom, try to think about unused that can be expanded in some way. For one of ourย La Grange projects, the answer was to knock down a wall and tuck a mudroom underneath a stairwell as a part of their kitchen remodel.ย Bags and keys stay organized and unless you know itโ€™s there, youโ€™d never realize that thereโ€™s aย small mudroomย in this formerly unused space.

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Making the most of difficult areas is an excellent way to getย organizationalย space. But when you canโ€™t carve out space, you can still create aย mudroomย that will keep you discreetly organized. Youโ€™ll need a bit of space in the kitchen, garage or hallway for cabinets that keep gearย ready to go andย out of sight. You and your designer can determine if itโ€™s possible to convert existing cabinets by adding hooks and partitions. Itโ€™s more likely that your newย cabinet orderย will include specialty storage with built-in separation, shelves and even drawers for organizing.

If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen and maybe even creating a hidden mudroom of your own, set up a time to talk with one of our Designers about all your storage needs. The Normandy Remodeling photo galleries are filled with inspiration. You can always follow along with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Mudroom cabinets near the back door in the kitchen ย Hidden mudroom storage in the laundry room ย Black mudroom cabinets and landing zone at the bottom of the stairs ย modern mudroom with locker style storage, purple walls, glass black and gray backsplash and gray flooring

The Dramatic Beauty of Black Bathrooms

Black powder roomIf dramatic glamour is your vibe, turn to the dark side when designing your bathroom. โ€œYouโ€™re definitely going for drama when you use black in the bathroom,โ€ says Normandy Designer Ashley Noethe. Ashley has designed black bathrooms for happy homeowners and her own home. โ€œI love black in the bathroom,” she says. “Because itโ€™s usually a smaller space, you can really go for it.โ€

Ashley explains that black works well: โ€œBlack doesnโ€™t fight anything. With black, your other choices are either going to stand out or disappear.โ€ Examples of this design principle are a gold mirror that stands out against black paint and black sconces that seem to float above the black while casting a beautiful glow. With this in mind, Ashley advises curating your bathroom accents. โ€œPick and choose carefully or it winds up looking like chaos floating in the abyss,โ€ she says.

When it comes to accent colors, Ashley recommends white for high contrast. Metallic colors like gold and silver add to the glamour. Other colors can also work. A Burr Ridge couple chose elegant green tile for their otherwise all-black bathroom with beautiful results. โ€œBlack is a neutral that goes with everything. It goes with blue. It goes with brown. Those old ideas about what black goes with donโ€™t hold true anymore,โ€ says Ashley.

Lighting is always important in a bathroom and especially so with a black bathroom. โ€œThe darker you go, the more lights you need,โ€ Ashley says. If itโ€™s a primary bathroom where you get ready for the day, add in can lights and task lighting. In a powder room where no one will be applying a full face of makeup, lights on dimmers can enhance the moody feeling.

When you decide on a black bathroom, you will need to commit to cleaning more often. โ€œRemember to specify kitchen and bath paint, which is not only easy to clean but also protects from moisture and steam,โ€ says Ashley.

If you are intrigued by the idea of a glamorous and dramatic black bathroom, you can set up a time to talk to Ashley about the possibilities. The Normandy Remodeling photo galleries include beautiful bathrooms in nearly every neutral color if youโ€™re looking for other ideas. We share projects and ideas on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. You are always welcome to follow along for the latest.

 

Black bathroom cabinetry and bathtub with banjo countertop and green tile wall with gold accentsBlack bathroom vanity cabinet with gold mirror and gold tone faucetblack double vanityBlack bathroom vanity

 

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