Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Two-storey side extension Twickenham

Architect Your Home

The cellar has been converted into a very useful utility room
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and green cabinets.

Traditional Home Update Kitchen + Mudroom + Bathrooms

Maria Causey Interior Design

Christy Kosnic
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Star and Cross Laundry Room Floor

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Tiffany Weiss Designs
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

Hinsdale Showhouse

Cynthia Lynn Photography

Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room

McCarley Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, an undermount sink, white walls, black floor and soapstone benchtops.

Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!

Paper Moon Painting

Cabinet painted in Benjamin Moore's BM 1552 "River Reflections". Photo by Matthew Niemann
This is an example of an expansive traditional dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Valerie - Modern

Thomas Homes

Inspiration for a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room

HomeSmart

Small country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON

d2 interieurs

JANE BEILES
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and yellow walls.

Laundry Room

Laurie Trinch Interiors

Laurie Trinch Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

River Hills Fort Worth, TX

The ARTEC Group, Inc.

The ARTEC Group, Inc - Herringbone tile floor. Laundry Room. TV Monitor mounted on wall. Book shelves. Functional and Fun!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and slate floors.

Custom Home Lake Minnetonka Stubbs Bay

Schrader & Companies

Photo Credit Landmark Photography. This house was designed to fit the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Stubbs Bay. The exterior architecture has the feel of an old lake cottage home that’s been there for a century with modern day finishes. The interior has large Marvin windows with expansive views of the lake, walnut floors, extensive wood detailing in the custom cabinets, wainscot, beamed ceilings, and fireplace. Step out of the kitchen to a covered out door porch with phantom screens overlooking the lake. The master bedroom has a large private roof deck overlooking the lake as well. There is a private master bonus room accessed through the master closet. The four levels of the home are accessible by an elevator. The working butler’s pantry, which is accessible by both sides of the kitchen has a secondary sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, lots of storage, and yes windows for natural light, views of the lake, and air flow.

SE PDX Basement ADU

Right Arm Construction

Renovation of existing basement space as a completely separate ADU (accessory dwelling unit) registered with the City of Portland. Clients plan to use the new space for short term rentals and potentially a rental on Airbnb. Kuda Photography

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Barefoot Contessa

Rhonda Knoche Design

After photo - front loading washer/dryer with continuous counter. "Fresh as soap" look, requested by client. Hanging rod suspended from ceiling.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with laminate benchtops, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, blue walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Corona Del Mar Powder Room and Laundry Room

Vision Interiors

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Dedicated Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.