Dear Debbie: We have an old house, and the front door enters into a mudroom/laundry room off the kitchen. How do you make an entrance like this more inviting as well as very functional? How do you make it flow into the galley-style kitchen? I’d appreciate any ideas.—Jan

Dear Jan: The mudroom/entrance hall is the first space you see when you enter the home, and it sets the tone for what’s to come. Let’s start with your last question first. Since your entrance, laundry and kitchen sit open to each other and are therefore all viewed together, they should complement each other. You can...

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