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Interior · Before & After

Mudroom Ideas: One Cluttered Back Hall, Nine Before-and-After Directions

Nine mudroom ideas drawn from one 5-by-9-foot back hall by the garage door: classic white lockers, a modern farmhouse drop zone, navy and brass built-ins, Scandinavian minimal, coastal cottage, rustic cabin, black and white graphic, a full navy storage wall and a colorful family mudroom, with before-and-after renderings, palettes, bench and hook heights, and 2026 costs.

Transformations Desk23 min read
Interior · Before & After

Small Bathroom Ideas: One 5×8 Hall Bath, Nine Before-and-After Directions

Nine small bathroom ideas drawn from one 5×8 builder hall bath: Scandinavian spa, modern farmhouse, quiet luxury, marble, coastal, mid-century, jewel box, industrial and French country, each with a before-and-after rendering, a color palette and 2026 costs.

Transformations Desk28 min read
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