by Fan Winston - October 19, 2020

Steal This Look: A DIY Scandi-Style Mudroom by Jenny Komenda

Jenny Komenda Mudroom 1

When our family of four (half of whom were then under 7, the other half overstressed) lived in a two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, I used to dream about having a mudroom that would be the depository for all our shoes, outerwear, and get-out-the-door essentials. What I had in real life was a front door that unceremoniously led straight into our kitchen and dining area.

I have a feeling Jenny Komenda, the founder of Phoenix-based interior design firm Juniper Studio, would have been able to solve our layout conundrum. She posted about a project, in which she turned a space off the dining room into a mudwall (yes, I’m coining a new term). With just one wall, she was able to create a functional, stylish entry—for a lot less than it would have cost to build an entirely new mudroom. Here’s how she got the look.

Photography courtesy of Jenny Komenda.

The How-To

Jenny Komenda Mudroom 2 — Above: Jenny had her contractor line the wall with shiplap and add crown molding to two Ikea Pax wardrobes to mimic the look of built-ins.

Jenny Komenda Mudroom 3 — Above: She also had the contractor build a simple bench out of mahogany wood left over from other projects for the same house. The door on the right edge of the frame leads to the garage.

Jenny Komenda Mudroom 4 — Above: Jenny’s daughter, Margot, enjoys the finished product.

The Elements

Ikea Pax Wardrobe — Above: One of Ikea’s most versatile and popular products—the Pax Wardrobe Frame, $105.

Ikea Grimo Door — Above: Ikea Grimo Door, $70 each. You’ll have to get two per wardrobe closet.

Home Depot Whitewood Common Board — Above: Jenny used eight-inch boards for the shiplap. For something similar, try Home Depot’s Premium Kiln-Dried Square Edge Whitewood Common Board, one inch by eight inches by six feet, $10.72 each.

Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore, Photo by Mel Walbridge for Remodelista — Above: The trim and shiplap wall were painted in Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore. Photograph by Mel Walbridge for Remodelista.

Ikea Borghamn Handle — Above: Jenny loves Ikea’s wrought iron Borghamn Handles, which she also used in the kitchen of the same home; $12.99 for two.

Mamada Matte Black Iron Wire Hooks — Above: The Matte Black Iron Wire Hooks that Jenny used are no longer on Amazon. For something similar, try the Rustic Entryway Hooks; $10.90 for 10.

Crate and Barrel Aspect Open Bench — Above: Crate & Barrel’s Aspect Walnut Open Bench is similar to the one Jenny had made; currently on sale for $359.

Pottery Barn Beachcomber Basket — Above: This Beachcomber Basket from Pottery Barn resembles the two Jenny chose for under the bench; $99 to $199.

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