Entering from the garage, this

mud area

is a welcoming transition between the exterior and interior spaces. Since this is located in an open plan family room, the homeowners wanted the

built-in cabinets

to echo the style in the rest of the house while still providing all the benefits of a mud room. The

floor-to-ceiling cabinets

provide

customized, practical storage

for hats, gloves, and shoes and just about anything else that comes through the door. To minimize scratches or dings, wainscoting was installed behind the bench for

added durability.