Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

casa Venini

RHIZOMET

Paolo Sacchi
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, open cabinets, wood benchtops, an integrated washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room

HomeSmart

Small country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

An impressive two storey extension

K Design and Build Ltd

This property has been transformed into an impressive home that our clients can be proud of. Our objective was to carry out a two storey extension which was considered to complement the existing features and period of the house. This project was set at the end of a private road with large grounds. During the build we applied stepped foundations due to the nearby trees. There was also a hidden water main in the ground running central to new floor area. We increased the water pressure by installing a break tank (this is a separate water storage tank where a large pump pulls the water from here and pressurises the mains incoming supplying better pressure all over the house hot and cold feeds.). This can be seen in the photo below in the cladded bespoke external box. Our client has gained a large luxurious lounge with a feature log burner fireplace with oak hearth and a practical utility room downstairs. Upstairs, we have created a stylish master bedroom with a walk in wardrobe and ensuite. We added beautiful custom oak beams, raised the ceiling level and deigned trusses to allow sloping ceiling either side. Other special features include a large bi-folding door to bring the lovely garden into the new lounge. Upstairs, custom air dried aged oak which we ordered and fitted to the bedroom ceiling and a beautiful Juliet balcony with raw iron railing in black. This property has a tranquil farm cottage feel and now provides stylish adequate living space.

Mountain Maritime Mudroom

Design Harmony

Wallpaper: Wallquest Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Mirror, Hooks and Cabinet Pulls: Anthropologie

Aging in Place, Gracefully:

Princeton Design Collaborative

Former Kitchen was converted to new Laundry / Mud room, removing the need for the client to travel to basement for laundry. Bench is perfect place to put shoes on with storage drawer below Photography by: Jeffrey E Tryon

Sewall's Point Waterfront Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Clerestory

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Remodeled interior of house including kitchen with new walk in pantry and custom features, master bath, master bedroom, living room and dining room. Added space by finishing existing screen porch and building floor in vaulted area to create a media room upstairs.

Work Center & Laundry room

Benvenuti and Stein

Work Space/Laundry Room Norman Sizemore Photography
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Colorful St. Paul Cottage

Copper Creek

Builder: Copper Creek, LLC Architect: David Charlez Designs Interior Design: Bria Hammel Interiors Photo Credit: Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Portfolio

KB Construction and Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and red benchtop.

Country Living

Collins Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Vail Condo Full Remodel

SRE BUILDING ASSOCIATES

Incorporating built-in storage above and below the seating area allows for much more storage. The stacked washer and dryer allowed for much needed space.

Carriagewood Estates

User

Imoto Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style galley utility room in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Easter Avenue - Littleton

User

In the laundry room we installed new farmhouse style sink, wooden counter tops, cabinetry, subway tiled the walls, painted ceilings, installed new outlet covers. painted concrete floor. Who wouldn't want to do laundry here?!

St. Paul Mudroom

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floor.

Transitional Laundry Room

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops

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.