A Family Vestibule

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pLj0w_TLLHeJ5GAQRT2BOiPrGu5AA1KfsE1lZc_MTFLWlZ3eA-fnGxV2pwT9lQYovpfsml8eLp727AwegLbqATE5ayhYH1kzVkNPWAVrge-1nFl1KXf_1IPjDkKhWLgYbrGYvzYzPUeL/s1600/a1.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404760504133216882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pLj0w_TLLHeJ5GAQRT2BOiPrGu5AA1KfsE1lZc_MTFLWlZ3eA-fnGxV2pwT9lQYovpfsml8eLp727AwegLbqATE5ayhYH1kzVkNPWAVrge-1nFl1KXf_1IPjDkKhWLgYbrGYvzYzPUeL/s800/a1.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The <a href="http://www.charityworksgreenhouse.com/">Charityworks GreenHouse</a> ended a few weeks ago but the eye candy continues! Designed by Miriam Dillon and Rebecca Foley of <a href="http://www.cdcarch.com/">Custom Design Concepts Architecture + Interiors</a>, the family vestibule is comprised of a mudroom, laundry room and powder room that are stylish, functional and eco-conscious. The reclaimed wood in a herringbone pattern on the wall echoes the hardwood floors in other parts of the home. I think the pendant lights and the choice of a settee, as opposed to a built-in bench, creates a more furnished feel to this very practical space. <span style="color:#333333;">(all photography by <a href="http://www.gordonbeall.com/">Gordon Beall</a>, posted with permission)<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCpFJHqaS6K2a5qhzg_TvSCpvXe6YDXjp20F2Gc9D1YBqSKLVDmOIZoBqr5O0XnBnaN5XbSN7bIRMLaEfAJAGN55285bLWUSzxjzajeO0V9IdaIcmGXoisqYfDOeplUbCZwp_60fLTSvm/s1600/a9.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404764476990267058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCpFJHqaS6K2a5qhzg_TvSCpvXe6YDXjp20F2Gc9D1YBqSKLVDmOIZoBqr5O0XnBnaN5XbSN7bIRMLaEfAJAGN55285bLWUSzxjzajeO0V9IdaIcmGXoisqYfDOeplUbCZwp_60fLTSvm/s800/a6.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Love the whimsical touches and those houndstooth checked wellies in the cubby!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMix7C2DwEWX5MaVGGy9vqDhryvApCfnM6LuL0GRsYQ51Zsk4W0TE9NF8tZi7pc89Ojy5urZVQNgqjNElG6S7Dr5-CQmfGAIHn7STrfMA6Jjfb518zqWVjpwpyDLiEvVm0Ipho5gdZbv7Q/s1600/a6.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404764273751047090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMix7C2DwEWX5MaVGGy9vqDhryvApCfnM6LuL0GRsYQ51Zsk4W0TE9NF8tZi7pc89Ojy5urZVQNgqjNElG6S7Dr5-CQmfGAIHn7STrfMA6Jjfb518zqWVjpwpyDLiEvVm0Ipho5gdZbv7Q/s640/a6.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>In the hallway that leads from the garage into the house, an antiqued mirror is surrounded with bordered sections of wallpaper. There's also a console table in this space and a chandelier made from reclaimed French oak wine barrel staves. (in the left corner of the pic)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSYioBqJnflx7_gwoZ0O7CjLUguvRjJoWNr0iMPqDlNcBrv7Seu5Y25xFzYn0iEI8M-Wv2012ydZWwh9ri_Cp7MqT2NAq8mZqCl7-8pilWeMKSCqcTRyYpaVRI54AKLf-0Y37xkXHr9A0/s1600/a5.bmp"><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404763905414923186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSYioBqJnflx7_gwoZ0O7CjLUguvRjJoWNr0iMPqDlNcBrv7Seu5Y25xFzYn0iEI8M-Wv2012ydZWwh9ri_Cp7MqT2NAq8mZqCl7-8pilWeMKSCqcTRyYpaVRI54AKLf-0Y37xkXHr9A0/s640/a5.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The powder room is narrow and I think the inset cabinet solution is very effective - providing ample counter space on either side of the sink. The sink is made from cast iron that is 93% recycled and reclaimed and the tiles are 70% recycled glass.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlfv4t2kGRkantL6_J1GVIa6d9acJQCCjgMs2-Pj6lC0YfFYlS605_K9f64-lZplAkQ3Km85D1LDKyjySpb4HtFfB3cCOHgeO7ku2evUGbQkzDh03KGG1C8tQVRqQK9J3cMcZKYmbICtt/s1600/aBeall.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404777539408266594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlfv4t2kGRkantL6_J1GVIa6d9acJQCCjgMs2-Pj6lC0YfFYlS605_K9f64-lZplAkQ3Km85D1LDKyjySpb4HtFfB3cCOHgeO7ku2evUGbQkzDh03KGG1C8tQVRqQK9J3cMcZKYmbICtt/s800/aBeall.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The laundry room also takes advantage of every inch of space, including a narrow counter that runs behind the sink. One of my favorite features is the lift-up cabinet doors that provide concealed storage for laundry products, household cleaners, etc.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcbtt8f2VIDFonVqA1SgERXoHiRdFuGBFTmukuHBh_Hf9CsSd8Xi96tcYDD5Xep_LWeM_qQB1huLsHB1zLuX8Dwmx9dETthXgV9BMrQnGj47RDxMM3LfiUM1kAQNICPMK3pgLTNDHrlYq/s1600/a.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404759134664862162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcbtt8f2VIDFonVqA1SgERXoHiRdFuGBFTmukuHBh_Hf9CsSd8Xi96tcYDD5Xep_LWeM_qQB1huLsHB1zLuX8Dwmx9dETthXgV9BMrQnGj47RDxMM3LfiUM1kAQNICPMK3pgLTNDHrlYq/s800/a.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" /></a> </div>Ok, now after doing this post do I really have to go down to my dark, basement laundry room and put the wash in the dryer?!

A Family Vestibule

The Charityworks GreenHouse ended a few weeks ago but the eye candy continues! Designed by Miriam Dillon and Rebecca Foley of Custom Design...

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