Split level entry storage

My home is old and dated. One of the hardest things to navigate in this split level home has been not having a decent mudroom drop zone where my kids can dump their items. So I set out to create an organized and function entryway with the space I've got! Below I'll share a few

DIY split entry remodel, added storage, planking to tie the wall and cabinets together, changed railings, built newel, new slate tile floor.

My home is old and dated. One of the hardest things to navigate in this split level home has been not having a decent mudroom drop zone where my kids can dump t…

A small mud room area with built-in shelves for coats and shoes adds a second use for the stair landing at the back door.

It’s so much more open!! Here’s a pic of the old peninsula, making it hard to walk from the kitchen to the living room. Notice the tiny doorway into the dark dining room? That was another thing on the client’s wishlist – to make the dining room more light and inviting: We replaced the peninsula with a simple eat-in island, and opened up the passage into a now bright, cheerful dining room. Notice how we were able to open that passage and *still* keep a fabulous pantry?! On the other side of…

We finally replaced the typical split level entry way railing and put in a book case for storage- and we love it. We put baskets on the shelves and fill it with kid shoes and holiday decor- I recommend this project for anyone who is looking for a change.

Entryways are often underrated and underused spaces. Though they are the first space you see when you walk into the house and the last before you leave, a lot of people don’t spend much time, money…

Split Level Shoe Storage Shelf built in to wall to provide shoe storage for small split entry, using 2x4s, 1/4 inch plywood, and channel lock shelving.