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Come see our colorful farmhouse mudroom makeover. We used one of Dutch Boy’s 2019 Trending Color Palettes to spruce up this tired room and add new life again. A dried thistle wreath and pink tulips tie the colors together, while antique wooden crates add charm and functionality.
When we first walked through this 100 year old farmhouse that would eventually become ours, my eye was instantly drawn to the mudroom off of the kitchen.
I have a Pinterest board called “dream home” and the whole thing is peppered with mudrooms with a second entrance and full of storage. At the time we were still living in town, and my dream was to have a place where the kids would have space enough to roam and get dirty. I pictured them coming in through the back door into a mudroom, where they could drop their shoes, coats and gloves.
The mudroom in the back of the house was one, among many other reasons, that we chose to move forward with this property. The windows on the back wall let in the natural light. The French doors open straight to the kitchen, and, of course, there is that separate entrance.
Our farmhouse mudroom before
Just like every other room in this old farmhouse, the mudroom required a little vision, and elbow grease, to make it shine up like new again. I wanted to bring in character, charm and a little color!
Before the walls were a yellow-y off white that didn’t do a whole lot to compliment the natural light coming in. The coat rack, and brown trim around the windows and doors, were heavy and dark.
The original windows in the back of the house were covered at some point with an extra layer of windows. I mentioned on my Youtube channel that I didn’t know why they had done this, and several people told me that it was probably an extra layer of insulation for drafty windows.
Given that this room is pretty cold, I didn’t want to remove them. I knew we needed some kind of curtains to add to the insulation, and break up the weirdness that is two layers of mismatched windows.
The Dutch Boy Homestead Color Palette
For this project I used the Dutch Boy Homestead color palette to bring new life into our farmhouse mudroom. I love the warmth and simplicity of the colors together. They remind me of all the beauty that will blossom outdoors when spring rolls around, basil from the garden, lilacs and berries. Of course, with us wanting to turn our seven acre property into our own little homestead, I was so excited to give the color palette a try!
Our mudroom needed a few more pieces to make it functional, and what better place to look than our old turn of the century barn?! When we moved in, it was already chock full of treasures. This could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. For the purpose of our farmhouse mudroom makeover, it was a very good thing.
I drug out an old chair and a few pieces of scrap wood.
For the chair I used Dutch Boy’s 2019 color of the year, Garden Patch. It reminds me so much of spring, and I get giddy just thinking about it. My plan is to not wear shoes for months. Toes in that garden dirt only!
The Dutch Boy paint covered the old chair beautifully with only one coat, and I right away knew I was on the right track with these gorgeous homestead inspired colors.
I gave the exterior door one coat of Dutch Boy Silenced Blue, also from the Homestead color line.
(Right before taking this picture we were outside enjoying our new little homestead, and mama slid down the muddy hill on her bottom. Don’t mind the messy pants, and tired baby. ;))
For the walls, I went with Dutch Boy’s Antiquated Lace. It had the warmth I was going for without the yellow undertones. It truly has the feel of vintage lace, which is more than fitting for our Victorian era farmhouse.
I am in love with Dutch Boy’s Twist & Pour® containers. No more searching for a paint can opener, and then a hammer to shut it again. I didn’t know what I was missing with lids like this. They make pouring, opening and closing the paint a breeze.
Behold, antiquated lace next to my fresh white trim.
Dutch Boy Homestead Color Palette After
My oh my, how I love the colors in this room! The soft blue and muted green next to the warm lace color on the walls. I’m in homestead heaven with this one.
I brought in more of those warm farm living colors with the dried thistle wreath and fresh pink tulips. For the wall of windows I colored drop cloths with navy blue fabric dye. The color compliments the soft blue door, and will also hide dirt better than the natural color would have. This is a mudroom, after all. 
For proper mudroom storage a coat rack is in order. I simply screwed antiqued brass hooks to a piece of salvaged wood. I love how the coat rack looks next to the Dutch Boy Antiquated Lace walls.
Well, safe to say I am in love with this mudroom of ours. I plan to stuff the crates full of gloves and hats in the winter, and swimsuits in the summer. This room will bridge the gap between outdoor living on our homestead, and the cozy interior of our farmhouse.
Make sure to check out the Dutch Boy Homestead colors, and the other 2019 trending Color Palettes they have carefully curated to instantly revamp any space in your home!
Follow along with the rest of ur farmhouse restoration
Come See our New Farmhouse | Farmhouse Restoration Before Tour
Farmhouse Restoration Update- The Hardwood Floors
Reveal After all the Paint and Refinished Floors
Farmhouse Master Bedroom Tour in the new Farmhouse
Farmhouse Kitchen Design Plans
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Laurie Hester
So cute! I looked through this post twice and didn’t see what color you used for the floor?
Linda
Living out in the country, I dont have floor drapes due to scorpions and spiders.
Lisa
I used the anti skid porch and floor paint in the color dark gray. 🙂
Lori
I love dutch boy paint! And your mudroom is amazing. I like you bag hanging up too. I saw a similar one at Walmart on clearance and I’m hoping it’s so there next week 🙂 so I can get one to use as a new diaper bag!
Lisa
I love having a back back for a diaper bag. Super handy!
melissa
Oh wow I love this, it is so beautiful! That green chair really pops! Did you paint the floors as well? They look perfect with the new room.
Lisa
Thank you! I used the anti skid porch and floor paint in the color dark gray. 🙂
Darlene
I enjoy your blog very much. The how to videos and embracing the imperfectness life with all its messes is refreshing. It reminds me of my momma. My husband and I now live in the farmhouse I grew up in back in the 1970 s and visited while raising our children over the yrs.
We are gradual adding to the many updates my parents made over the yrs. I m not very good at DIY stuff and have to rely on others that know what they are doing which can be costly but
You ‘ve encouraged me to keep planning and be ready to jump on it when a opportunity presents itself.
It’s a lovely, old, drafty farmhouse that sits on a hill with a beautiful view from the back porch.
We hope to pass it on to whichever of our children want to come back and live on the farm
as my parents did for us.
I look forward to seeing what happens next at Farmhouse on Boone.
Lisa
Oh I bet it is just beautiful!
Lisa
Could you please post how you dyed the drop cloth curtains. I love that blue!!
Lisa
Yep! That tutorial is coming soon!
Terri
You have a eat vision for design in your farmhouse! I love how you are making everything ALIVE again ! It’s turning out beautiful. It inspires me to redo our mudroom, off of our garage. Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa
Thank you so much Terri!
Sandy @ Shady Meadow Cottage
I love the way your mudroom turned out and the colors you used. What a great find with that cute chair! Love the green (my favorite color). I am in love with your new farmhouse and look forward to seeing what you do with it!
Lisa
Thank you so much Sandy! There are tons of treasures out there. I can’t wait to pull out the stacks of old doors. 🙂
Petea
It looks fantastic, love the green chair! Such soft pretty colours, I wish we had Dutch Biy here in Australia.
Lisa
Thank you so much! Bummer they don’t have it. Maybe you could use a similar palette. 🙂
A
It looks so nice! You have a great eye!!
Lisa
Thank you so much!
Tyesha
Love all the pops of color! As I sit here looking out at a blanket of snow, this makes me long for spring. I love seeing you bring this old farmhouse fresh new life.
Lisa
Oh yes! I told my husband I want it to be so hot outside that I have to spray myself with a hose. Haha. Over winter!
lidia baeza
Love the update and light mix of colors! I’m interested to know what you used on the floors also?
Lisa
Thank you so much Lidia! I used a concrete floor paint. It is an interior/exterior paint that has some grittiness to it. I think people also use it for around pools.
Linda
I’m so jealous of your adventure & journey! Absolutely love your decor decisions. I look forward to your blog. I’m living my dreams through you all. Thank you!
Lisa
Thank you so very much for following along Linda! Hopefully I have inspired you to try some things in your own home. 🙂
Janice
Hi Lisa
I love all the renovations. Your choice of paint colors are gorgeous.
Quick question:
The cubby…. where did you find the cubby? Was it from the old house?
Lisa
When we were first married, a friend of ours built that for us. Can’t believe we’ve kept it all these years and that it fits perfectly in our new home!
Karen
How did you do the floors? Were they concrete?
Also, did you just paint the walls or did you prep them first. Would love a basic how to paint for new DIYers post.
Lisa
I used a concrete floor paint. It is an interior/exterior paint that has some grittiness to it. I think people also use it for around pools. For the walls, I just washed them really well. The room was pretty dusty and dirty before. I didn’t do any prep work beyond that.
Wanda
Thanks for sharing! I love watching all the love y’all are putting into your home.
Lisa
Thanks for watching Wanda!
Michele L Meacham
Ohhhhh Lisa … I love everything about your mud room ~ BUT ~ You really got me with the GREEN chair!!! That green is my favorite color of green, I believe I will have to get some & paint something (thinking this table in my sewing room that needs repainting !!)!!! Thanks for making my day ~ Michele
Lisa
I’ve always loved a little green too! Thanks so much for stopping by and seeing our makeover. 🙂
Trish
Everything looks AMAZING Lisa..you have done a brilliant job! I LOVE that green…sadly we don’t have Dutch Boy paints herein Australia🙁
You astound me on how quickly you get things done..and may I also say..you are an inspiration to all who follow you…your family is truly blessed….and so are we! Thankyou so much for sharing your journey with us all..I sooo look forward to when your posts and videos arrive…..it’s my…”visit with Lisa tîme😊”..I love it!!
Thankyou again for sharing your life..your dream..and your beautiful family…and showing us that “simplicity” has a beauty all of its own..
Have a wonderful day🌻🌻🌻
Lisa
Thank you so much Trish! That is so encouraging. 🙂 It is so fun for me that others are interested in following along with our life.
anna
I love the mudroom. The floor would be an ideal place to paint a faux rug, not too big, probably just a
throw size would be enough.
Lisa
That would be pretty!
Julie
This looks so beautifu! I so wish we had a mushroom – we could really use something like that! Also, I will have to try this Dutch Boy paint – beautiful colors!
Lisa
Thank you Julie! I do love how beautifully they put together this color collection!
Lisa Pieper
Really pretty Lisa! The colors are really pretty and I love the blue drop cloths. Genius. What did you do to the floor?
Lisa
Thank you so much Lisa! I used a concrete floor paint. It is an interior/exterior paint that has some grittiness to it. I think people also use it for around pools.
KATHIE
PLEASE REMOVE ME FROM YOUR EMAIL LIST. I FOUND THE PLACE WHERE I CAN FOLLOW YOU ON PINTEREST, WHICH FITS INTO MY SCHEDULE MUCH BETTER. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
I CAN’T WAIT TO START READING. ISN’T COUNTRY LIVING THE BEST? YES, MY HUSBAND & I ARE BORN CITY DWELLERS, BUT MUCH PREFER OUR COUNTRY LIVING! IT’S THE BEST!
Amanda
Lisa I’m loving this mudroom makeover! Where did you get your backpack? Its both darling and oh so practical.
Lisa
This is where I got it: https://www.rylapack.com/?afmc=FARMHOUSE&utm_campaign=FARMHOUSE&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate
Michelle
Hi Lisa, I’ve been watching u from the beginning to ur new journey to ur farm house. I have to say n compliment u on the great ideas n decorating. First let me say I love love ur farm house. Something I’ve always wanted but u don’t find many here in central Florida. So I live my dreams thru u. Ur mud is super n pardon me for using this word but precious. I love the colorers u used. That door just pops with that cute orange wreath I hung on it. I’m so excited for u when u start on the kitchen. I know it’s gonna be a knock out.
Pls take care of ur self n don’t push ur self to hard we all wouldn’t want u getting sick.
God bless u n ur family. ♥️
Dianne Gingrich
Your mudroom is perfect for the kids dirty boots, clothes and so cozy too.!
Carly
We do not have Dutch boy near us, but I love the color of the door! Do you know another brands paint color that is similar to that shade of blue?