Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel

A couple hired us as the professional remodeling contractor to update the first floor of their Brookfield, WI home. The project included the kitchen, family room entertainment center, laundry room and mudroom. The goal was to improve the functionality of the space, improving prep space and storage. Their house had a traditional style, so the homeowners chose a transitional style with wood and natural elements. Kitchen Remodel We wanted to give the kitchen a more streamlined, contemporary feel. We removed the soffits, took the cabinetry to the ceiling, and opened the space. Cherry cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen with a soft gray island. We kept a desk area in the kitchen, which can be used as a sideboard when hosting parties. This kitchen has many storage and organizational features. The interior cabinet organizers include: a tray/cutting board cabinet, a pull-out pantry, a pull-out drawer for trash/compost/dog food, dish peg drawers, a corner carousel and pot/pan drawers. The couple wanted more countertop space in their kitchen. We added an island with a black walnut butcher block table height seating area. The low height makes the space feel open and accessible to their grandchildren who visit. The island countertop is one of the highlights of the space. Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is durable and indestructible. The ‘Trilium’ color comes from their industrial collection, that looks like patina iron. We also used Dekton counters in the laundry room. Family Room Entertainment Center We updated the small built-in media cabinets in the family room. The new cabinetry provides better storage space and frames the large television. Laundry Room & Mudroom The kitchen connects the laundry room, closet area and garage. We widened this entry to keep the kitchen feeling connected with a new pantry area. In this area, we created a landing zone for phones and groceries. We created a folding area at the washer and dryer. We raised the height of the cabinets and floated the countertop over the appliances. We removed the sink and instead installed a utility sink in the garage for clean up. At the garage entrance, we added more organization for coats, shoes and boots. The cabinets have his and hers drawers, hanging racks and lined shelves. New hardwood floors were added in this Brookfield, WI kitchen and laundry area to match the rest of the house. We refinished the floors on the entire main level.

Country Cottage After

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Photo of a country l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Mavella Home

The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.

Bright laundry room in the basement

Place ID

The peninsula offers plenty of practical storage in a compact, attractive custom millwork solution.
Mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Abbotsford - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Silva Household

Flooring Factory LLC

This is an example of an expansive country laundry room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Simplicity on the Water

Interior Changes home design & consulting

Nothing like a blue and white laundry room to take the work out of a no fun task! With the full wall of storage across from the washer and dryer, everything can be stored away to keep the space tidy at all times.

Saddleback

Atwood Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Yarralumla Residence

Studio Black Interiors

For this knock down rebuild, in the established Canberra suburb of Yarralumla, the client's brief was modern Hampton style. The main finishes include Hardwood American Oak floors, shaker style joinery, patterned tiles and wall panelling, to create a classic, elegant and relaxed feel for this family home. Built by CJC Constructions. Photography by Hcreations.

Fit For Man and Man's Best Friend

Meadowlark Design+Build

The perfect space to accommodate Man and Mans' Best Friend!
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Copse Green Shaker Kitchen With Oak Worktops

Kitchens by Kemp

A copse green shaker kitchen with oak and copper elements throughout. This kitchen features a secret utility area with washer, dryer and boiler all covered by the furniture. The large worktop standing boiler cabinet is divided into sections to create a more functional storage space.

Laundry room

Meyer Design

Adorable farmhouse laundry room with shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash. The wallpaper wall adds color and fun to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

Country Farm Home #2

Robbins Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park

Kitchen Shack

Clever design for this laundry with the pull out cabinetry for easy reach of laundry products. This makes sure the benchtops are free of clutter for easy folding of clothes.

Double sliding barn door system

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

A partial wall and a double sliding barn door system was installed to section off the brand new laundry room
Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Doggy bath with subway tiles and brass trimmings
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Curves and Bevels

Timber Trails Development Company

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Subway Tile Splashback

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.