Original mid 1990s oak cabinet given new door fronts and white paint. Folding table replaced from laminate to marble.
Photo of a small transitional laundry room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry room
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and vinyl floors.

he Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

The laundry room has built in washer & dryer with a laundry tub. The counters are granite, To add some fun character to an otherwise monocolor utilitarian room, the homeowners chose a fun Luxury Vinyl Tile. The tiles are individual hexagons that were placed randomly and grouted.

Inspiration for a country galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

The laundry features plenty of storage with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. There’s extra hanging space, a spot for hampers, and other upper cabinets as well!

A small space that feels roomy and functional! Featuring custom cabinetry pedestals, and deep wall cabinets so your laundry soaps are always within reach. This space is finished off with a granite topped folding space, and two pantries for optional storage.

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Under stairs space is another great option for a small/medium size laundry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Custom cut cat door
Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

This is an example of a large modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.