The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.

william quarles photographer
Large transitional galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and red benchtop.

This house was built in 1994 and our clients have been there since day one. They wanted a complete refresh in their kitchen and living areas and a few other changes here and there; now that the kids were all off to college! They wanted to replace some things, redesign some things and just repaint others. They didn’t like the heavy textured walls, so those were sanded down, re-textured and painted throughout all of the remodeled areas. The kitchen change was the most dramatic by painting the original cabinets a beautiful bluish-gray color; which is Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray. The ends and cook side of the island are painted SW Reflection but on the front is a gorgeous Merola “Arte’ white accent tile. Two Island Pendant Lights ‘Aideen 8-light Geometric Pendant’ in a bronze gold finish hung above the island. White Carrara Quartz countertops were installed below the Viviano Marmo Dolomite Arabesque Honed Marble Mosaic tile backsplash. Our clients wanted to be able to watch TV from the kitchen as well as from the family room but since the door to the powder bath was on the wall of breakfast area (no to mention opening up into the room), it took up good wall space. Our designers rearranged the powder bath, moving the door into the laundry room and closing off the laundry room with a pocket door, so they can now hang their TV/artwork on the wall facing the kitchen, as well as another one in the family room! We squared off the arch in the doorway between the kitchen and bar/pantry area, giving them a more updated look. The bar was also painted the same blue as the kitchen but a cool Moondrop Water Jet Cut Glass Mosaic tile was installed on the backsplash, which added a beautiful accent! All kitchen cabinet hardware is ‘Amerock’ in a champagne finish. In the family room, we redesigned the cabinets to the right of the fireplace to match the other side. The homeowners had invested in two new TV’s that would hang on the wall and display artwork when not in use, so the TV cabinet wasn’t needed. The cabinets were painted a crisp white which made all of their decor really stand out. The fireplace in the family room was originally red brick with a hearth for seating. The brick was removed and the hearth was lowered to the floor and replaced with E-Stone White 12x24” tile and the fireplace surround is tiled with Heirloom Pewter 6x6” tile. The formal living room used to be closed off on one side of the fireplace, which was a desk area in the kitchen. The homeowners felt that it was an eye sore and it was unnecessary, so we removed that wall, opening up both sides of the fireplace into the formal living room. Pietra Tiles Aria Crystals Beach Sand tiles were installed on the kitchen side of the fireplace and the hearth was leveled with the floor and tiled with E-Stone White 12x24” tile. The laundry room was redesigned, adding the powder bath door but also creating more storage space. Waypoint flat front maple cabinets in painted linen were installed above the appliances, with Top Knobs “Hopewell” polished chrome pulls. Elements Carrara Quartz countertops were installed above the appliances, creating that added space. 3x6” white ceramic subway tile was used as the backsplash, creating a clean and crisp laundry room! The same tile on the hearths of both fireplaces (E-Stone White 12x24”) was installed on the floor. The powder bath was painted and the 12x24” E-Stone white tile was installed vertically on the wall behind the sink. All hardware was updated with the Signature Hardware “Ultra”Collection and Shades of Light “Sleekly Modern” new vanity lights were installed. All new wood flooring was installed throughout all of the remodeled rooms making all of the rooms seamlessly flow into each other. The homeowners love their updated home! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Interior Designer: Tonya Olsen Photographer: Lindsay Salazar
Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in DC Metro with an utility sink, open cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Mid-sized eclectic utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The simple laundry room backs up to the 2nd floor hall bath, and makes for easy access from all 3 bedrooms. The large window provides natural light and ventilation. Hanging spaces is available, as is upper cabinet storage and space pet needs.

This is an example of a country laundry room in Kansas City with an utility sink, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Imoto Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Small galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Anna Ciboro
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Christopher Davison, AIA
Large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Winner: First Place California Home & Design Achievement Awards, Specialty Space. Laundry Room that doubles as Butlers Pantry when entertaining, Photo by Matthew Millman

This fresh white laundry room with oversize washer dryer is ready to work hard for this busy family of 6!
This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Joel Hernandez
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.