mudroom

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Custom teal cabinets by Kable Design Build provide storage in the new mudroom, while Bedrosians hexagon tiles in Kuroi Black create a durable transition from outdoors.

In Portland, Oregon, a culinary couple called on architect Michael Howells to raise the roof, revamp the floor plan, and spice up the kitchen.

The green slatted cabinetry features bespoke doors on standard carcasses from DIY Kitchens. The triple-glazed O-Lite rooflights by Roof Maker introduce ample daylight into the formerly dark space, and add another curved element to the Mid-Century Modern-inspired scheme.

The kitchen is accessed via the main entrance hall, down three steps made from a dark timber that echoes the cherry wood cabinetry. The stairs are framed by green slatted cabinets finished in Jewell Beetle paint by Little Greene.

The entryway has enough storage for the family of four, with spots for guests.

There’s even a sense of play in the entryway: Bocci lights are installed in the layout of the Orion constellation.

Bringing a "new modernity

The mudroom offers plenty of built-in storage, which was essential for the family with young children. The bold panoramic wallpaper is Forêt Noire by Nathalie Lété for Moustache.