Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, concrete floors and white benchtop.

A small 2nd floor laundry room was added to this 1910 home during a master suite addition. The linen closet (see painted white doors left) was double sided (peninsula tall pantry cabinet) to the master suite bathroom for ease of folding and storing bathroom towels. Stacked metal shelves held a laundry basket for each member of the household. A custom tile shower pan was installed to catch any potential leaks or plumbing issues that may occur down the road....and prevent ceiling damage in rooms beneath. The shelf above holds a steam generator for the walk in shower in the adjacent master bathroom.

Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine

McCall Chase
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, pink walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

We just recently converted an unused bedroom into a combination guest bath/laundry room for a couple whose children are grown. The left side of the room includes a storage cabinet, a folding counter with clothes hampers underneath and a build-in ironing board as well as a hanging section and a stackable washer and dryer. On the ride side is the toilet, sink and shower. It is not only a versatile use of space but because of its size, color and layout the owners also enjoy doing laundry now!

Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, pink walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Farm Kid Studios
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beaded inset cabinets.

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with purple walls, white cabinets and white floor.

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

  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

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Photos by Becky Pospical Mudroom-Laundry room combo
Photo of a small country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, pink walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

BRANDON STENGEL
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, pink walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Self-closing drawers provide easy access storage. Stainless steel rod for hanging clothes above the extra deep folding counter. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer

Farm Kid Studios
Traditional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white cabinets.

A pantry is such a treat to have in the house and can be overlooked in its importance of a smooth running house hold. There is no reason why it shouldn't be practical and look great too. This family doesn’t shy away from a pop of colour which has helped me create this wonderfully functional and fun space to what was previously a windowless and uninspiring dining room.