Open shelving in the laundry room provides plenty of room for linens. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Architectural Consulting, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Showsuite Town Home Development, Surrey BC Park Ridge Homes, Raef Grohne Photographer
This is an example of a small country laundry cupboard in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Studio West Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a small country laundry cupboard in Houston with grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

Heidi Lancaster
Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

John Tsantes
This is an example of a small country l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The elegant feel of this home flows throughout the open first-floor and continues into the mudroom and laundry room, with gray grasscloth wallpaper, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry. Smart storage solutions AND a built-in dog kennel was also on my clients' wish-list. Design Connection, Inc. provided; Space plans, custom cabinet designs, furniture, wall art, lamps, and project management to ensure all aspects of this space met the firm’s high criteria.

Laundry/Utility Photographer: Patrick Wong, Atelier Wong
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

photography by Andrea Calo • Maharam Symmetry wallpaper in "Patina" • custom cabinetry by Amazonia Cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore 1476 "Squirrel Tail" • polished Crema Marfil countertop • Solids in Design tile backsplash in bone matte • Artesso faucet by Brizo • Isla Intarsia 8” Hex tile floor by Kingwood in "nut" • Emtek 86213 satin nickel cabinet knobs • Leona Hamper from World Market

Porcelain tile flooring are done in a calming grey in the large scale size of 12" x 24" - less grout! Complimented with the natural, Quartzite stone counter tops.

Twist Tours
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Cooper Carras Photography Entry with mudroom and laundry room all in one. A place to drop wet ski gear, hang it up with dryer mounted behind cedar slats. Boot and glove dryer for wet gear. Colorful bench designed to withstand wet ski gear and wet dogs! Sustainable design with reused aluminum siding, live edge wood bench seats, Paperstone counter tops and porcelain wood look plank tiles.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Jackie and Sean loved the Algonquin neighborhood they lived in with the peaceful neighborhood and the close proximity to work and school. What they didn’t love was how outdated their home had become. With a cramped kitchen and an unused dining room, they decided a remodel was the perfect solution to their problem. They would be able to continue to live in the area they loved, while at the same time they could have the dream home they envisioned. After a thorough search, Jackie came across Advance Design Studio. She was impressed by all of the positive reviews she saw on the internet and saw herself identifying with all of the project stories she saw on the website. Once they met with designer Scott Christensen and owner Todd Jurs, they knew Advance Design was the right company to make their dreams a reality. The project consisted of four main areas: the kitchen/dining/powder room, the laundry room, the master bathroom, and the kid’s bathroom. They wanted to expand the kitchen into the seldom used dining room and add a large island for hosting parties and family gatherings. They also wanted new hardwood flooring throughout the first level. The laundry room needed to be more functional, and all three bathrooms were in dire need of updating. The closed off kitchen was opened up to create a sweeping space between the new eating area and the much larger kitchen. A handsome dry bar complete with a beverage refrigerator and lighted glass door cabinetry makes an elegant transition across from a peninsula area filled with storage. An additional decorative cabinet lighting up elegant dishware through the mullioned glass sits directly across from the drybar. An expansive island was critical to the kitchen plans. Jackie, Sean and Scott worked closely together to create just the right details for their design. They wanted the island to be functional in addition to being the centerpiece of the room. Added storage for the kid’s school supplies was hidden behind cabinet doors so the children could do their schoolwork right at the island, and a microwave drawer glides open with the touch of a finger hidden inconspicuously within the island space. The easy to care for Cambria Britannica Quartz island top with its sweeping grey and white marble look perched atop hand-carved Craftsman corbels was absolutely what they were hoping for, blending both beauty and function perfectly. Adding a nice contrast to the brightness of the quartz and the white cabinetry, Kodiak - Leather granite countertops were used to balance the light and dark tones of the space. Dura Supreme Classic White painted cabinets grace the perimeter, while Maple Poppy Seed stained cabinets with a beautiful soft grey woodgrain were used in the beverage center and island. The two tones compliment the large space balancing it out nicely creating interest and elegance with the simple Craftsman style full overlay doors. A deep warm Barnwood White Oak flooring was added throughout the lower level. The new floor brings additional contrast to the bright kitchen and provides unity with the now open floorplan as it rolls in to the foyer and family room. Final details like the show-stopping lunar like duo light fixtures complete the space and intermix expertly with crisscross details of the glass door mullions, the island bar seating and even accessories in the space. The small cluttered laundry room needed more space and more storage. With a busy family it seemed to overflow daily and did not have anywhere to hide the families “in and out stuff.” Scott designed the new space with a stackable washer and dryer and much more efficiently organized cabinetry. Doing laundry is now (almost!) a pleasure and keeping everyone’s “stuff” hidden, but readily accessible is now a snap. The master bath was not a place where the couple enjoyed spending time getting ready for their day. The tub almost never was used, so removing it made it possible to build an extra-large shower, replacing the small cramped cube of the previous shower they hated. Clean, horizontal lines softly draw your eye around the space with porcelain tile called Driftwood Sea spray. Full overlay cabinetry in a soft white vanity with double sinks makes getting ready for the day much more convenient for the busy couple. Long floor planks made of porcelain tile mimic real hardwood floors in a soft grey to compliment the shower, but with the ease and care of a tile surface. Cambrian Black Granite counters with a matte finish and under mount porcelain sinks with handsome brushed chrome hardware complete the handsome space. A real bonus in any master bath; a custom built in storage nook was tucked in the corner of the space for linens and heavenly storage. The kid’s bath was in sad shape because it was original to the house. To keep the budget in control, the tub which was in great condition was retained, but focus was on the new large brick style porcelain charcoal tile on the floor, crisp white new Craftsman style cabinetry with pretty furniture details on the corner base, a striking granite top with white under mount porcelain sinks and fresh hardware and faucets. Some beautiful soft grey wood mirrors to match mom and dads were custom sized and placed under new lighting, and 4 hooks were smartly arranged down the wall for kids’ towels. This couple was determined not to move, and made their house their dream home. Not only does their home function greatly now, but Jackie says, “When the neighbors come to visit, they’re asking if they can “steal” the design”! The added functionality, elegance, and open floor plan were exactly what this family needed in order to stay. Advance Design Studio, Joe Nowak

The mudroom addition's custom storage solutions made the perfect space for organizing, cleaning and washing. Family necessities! Photo: Toni Deis
Photo of a transitional utility room in Newark with blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.