indoors
G E T O R G A N IZED
CREATE
YOUR OWN
MUDROOM
You can achieve the
effect o f custom
built-ins with ready-
m ade furniture. For
safety and style,
be sure to secure
pieces to each other
and to the wall.
■ “Build” a
multiuse unit.
Top a deep bench
with a shallow
bookshelf for
com pact seating
and storage.
■ Maximize wall
space.
M ount a
cabinet high on the
w all, then attach
hooks to its bottom .
■ Go modular.
Com bine a set of
easy-to-assem ble
open-ended cubes.
Minimize clutter
with baskets or bins
in the open spaces.
LOCKER ROOM
Hooks in the open
lockers handle coats,
bags, and hats. The
sturdy L-shape bench
offers a step up to
hard-to-reach spots
as well as a useful
place to sit.
FIN ISH LINES
Distinctive detailing
plays to the
contemporary
farmhouse’s
architecture. The
clear, hard finish on
the maple cabinetry
emphasizes the light
shades of the wood.
It’s also durable,
standing up to dirt
and wiping clean
with water. That’s
especially important
for the lower shelves,
which accommodate
two rows—about 40
pairs—of shoes.
LAST LOOK
A maple-framed
mirror creates a
checkpoint for Dana
and Andrew before
leaving the house.
FLOOR SHOW
Stone tiles fool
eye and ease cleanup.
“No matter how
muddy people are
when they come in,
when the slate floor
dries, it still looks
clean,” Dana says. ^
Fo r buying information
see page 2X6.
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