DESIGN BUILD REMODEL | Laundry Room and Guest Bath Remodel | FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC. This completely transformed 3500+ sf family dream home sits atop the gorgeous hills of Calabasas, CA and celebrates the strategic and eclectic merging of contemporary and mid-century modern styles with the earthy touches of a world traveler! Home to an active family, including three dogs, a cat, two kids, and a constant stream of friends and family, when considering the LAUNDRY ROOM AND GUEST BATH, our focus was on high function, durability, and organization! AS SEEN IN Better Homes and Gardens BEFORE & AFTER | 10 page feature and COVER | Spring 2016 Photography by Riley Jamison

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This Chicago client was tired of living with her outdated and not-so-functional kitchen and came in for an update. The goals were to update the look of the space, enclose the washer/dryer, upgrade the appliances and the cabinets. The space is located in turn-of-the-century brownstone, so we tried to stay in keeping with that era but provide an updated and functional space. One of the primary challenges of this project was a chimney that jutted into the space. The old configuration meandered around the chimney creating some strange configurations and odd depths for the countertop. We finally decided that just flushing out the wall along the chimney instead would create a cleaner look and in the end a better functioning space. It also created the opportunity to access those new pockets of space behind the wall with appliance garages to create a unique and functional feature. The new galley kitchen has the sink on one side and the range opposite with the refrigerator on the end of the run. This very functional layout also provides large runs of counter space and plenty of storage. The washer/dryer were relocated to the opposite side of the kitchen per the client's request, and hide behind a large custom bi-fold door when not in use. A wine fridge and microwave are tucked under the counter so that the primary visual is the custom mullioned doors with antique glass and custom marble backsplash design. White cabinetry, Carrera countertops and an apron sink complete the vintage feel of the space, and polished nickel hardware and light fixtures add a little bit of bling. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Design ideas for a large scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Extra deep drawers and a concealed trash bin are centered between two tall cabinets. Their size was determined by the existing granite top left over from a kitchen renovation. The entire space was designed around the two granite remnants from the kitchen island and cook-top's back-splash. We love using American Made cabinets: these beauties were created by the craftsmen at Young Furniture. Photo By Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Modern laundry room with a marble mosaic backsplash. Please visit our website at www.french-brown.com to see more of our products.
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with brown floor, an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

This is an example of a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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Photo of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional l-shaped laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

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Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.