We love it when a home becomes a family compound with wonderful history. That is exactly what this home on Mullet Lake is. The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room and it lacked some of the efficiencies and luxuries enjoyed in permanent residences. The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating additional space on the second level, increasing views of the lake, moving interior spaces and the need to increase the ceiling heights on the main level. All these changes led for the need to start over or at least keep what we could and add to it. The home had an excellent foundation, in more ways than one, so we started from there. It was important to our client to create a northern Michigan cottage using low maintenance exterior finishes. The interior look and feel moved to more timber beam with pine paneling to keep the warmth and appeal of our area. The home features 2 master suites, one on the main level and one on the 2nd level with a balcony. There are 4 additional bedrooms with one also serving as an office. The bunkroom provides plenty of sleeping space for the grandchildren. The great room has vaulted ceilings, plenty of seating and a stone fireplace with vast windows toward the lake. The kitchen and dining are open to each other and enjoy the view. The beach entry provides access to storage, the 3/4 bath, and laundry. The sunroom off the dining area is a great extension of the home with 180 degrees of view. This allows a wonderful morning escape to enjoy your coffee. The covered timber entry porch provides a direct view of the lake upon entering the home. The garage also features a timber bracketed shed roof system which adds wonderful detail to garage doors. The home’s footprint was extended in a few areas to allow for the interior spaces to work with the needs of the family. Plenty of living spaces for all to enjoy as well as bedrooms to rest their heads after a busy day on the lake. This will be enjoyed by generations to come.

Claremont Plan

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Large laundry room with a large sink, black cabinetry and plenty of room for folding and hanging clothing.
Inspiration for a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Hildebrandt basement

Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and exposed beam.

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry

GMI Design Group

This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.

Large Island

Chris Rossetti at Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design's unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV's. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: "The world of kitchen design is changing..."

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey walls.

Custom Transitional

Peery Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

First Street Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

This house was in need of some serious attention. It was completely gutted down to the framing. The stairway was moved into an area that made more since and a laundry/mudroom and half bath were added. Nothing was untouched. This laundry room is complete with front load washer and dryer, folding counter above, broom cabinet, and upper cabinets to ceiling to maximize storage.

Baker Project

Finished Painting, LLC

Large country galley laundry room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Piper Terrace Update

Monogram Builders LLC

Monogram Interior Design
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ravine laundry/mudroom

Plain & Posh

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

ST095 _ 8707 W Flycatcher Pl

Lance Johnson Building Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

3587 Altadena Park

Wedgworth Companies

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation

Legacy Builders Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse New Build

User

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and blue benchtop.

216 Fig Street

Syndicate Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an utility sink, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Deo Dara Main Floor

Highland Design+Build

205 Photography Dual purpose laundry and pantry. Features Fantasy Brown marble counter tops, dual pantry cabinets with roll out shelves, undercabinet lighting and marble looking porcelain tile floors.

Galley and U-shaped 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.