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.

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Our client came across Stephen Graver Ltd through a magazine advert and decided to visit the studio in Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire. They have lived in the same house for 20 years where their existing oven had finally given up. They wanted a new range cooker so they decided to take the opportunity to rearrange and update the kitchen and utility room. Stephen visited and gave some concept ideas that would include the range cooker they had always wanted, change the orientation of the utility room and ultimately make it more functional. Being a small area it was important that the kitchen could be “clever” when it came to storage, and we needed to house a small TV. With the our approach of “we can do anything” we cleverly built the TV into a bespoke end panel. In addition we also installed a new tiled floor, new LED lighting and power sockets. Both rooms were re-plastered, decorated and prepared for the new kitchen on a timescale of six weeks, and most importantly on budget, which led to two very satisfied customers.

Utility Room. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Craftsman home plan "Prairie Pine Court" (Plan #7083). saterdesign.com
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, purple walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Removing a closet to enlarge the space and moving the Washer and Dryer (now Stackables) helped to provide more useable space. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, orange walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

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  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

This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Unused attic space was converted to a functional, second floor laundry room complete with folding space and television!
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, purple walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Chicago with orange walls.

The kids former 2nd floor bathroom was replaced with a new laundry room for much easier washing access. LG high efficiency washer and dryer looks good and includes a washer drain pan for peace of mind. A quartz countertop and satin nickel faucet provide a low maintenance solution for cleaning on the 2nd floor. Stone tile was used on the floor for durability and easy cleaning of any spills.

Traditional laundry room in New York with orange walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Columbus with orange walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, orange walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Floors by Martin Bouvier, Design by Karyn Dupuis, cabinets by Ikea. Reclaimed barn wood counter and branch are white washed and varnished, as are the reclaimed stair spindles cut as feet for the cabinets.

Shutter Avenue Photography
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Fun and functional utility room with added storage
Design ideas for a large modern dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.