This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. The laundry space is designed for convenience and seamless organization by being cleverly concealed behind elegant doors. This practical design ensures that the laundry area remains tidy and out of sight when not in use. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Photo of a country galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

A quartz countertop provides a durable work surface.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Our Oakland studio used an interplay of printed wallpaper, metal accents, and sleek furniture to give this home a new, chic look: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-home-facelift

Laundry room has fun, funky painted cabinets to match the door on the other side of the house.
Design ideas for a mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, blue cabinets and ceramic floors.

Custom sliding barn door with decorative layout
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Northway Construction
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and brown walls.

Kristen McGaughey Photography
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and a drop-in sink.

We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.

This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.

Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Andrew Ashton
Photo of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and orange cabinets.

The laundry cabinets were relocated from the old kitchen and painted - they are beautiful and reusing them was a cost-conscious move.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

With the lower cabinets open the washer and dryer is fully usable. Michael Andrew, Photo Credit
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.