Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped utility room in West Midlands with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Lavanderia con mobili dell'azienda Caccaro. Foto di Simone Marulli
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Christian Murphy
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

This combination mudroom and laundry room was added to the existing footprint of the home by taking the square footage from the attached garage. Both white washer and drayer units sit side by side with a folding table with a Cambria quartz slab to the right. There are white painted cabinets with a pewter glaze above with a shaker door style and oil rubbed bronze hardware. A coat rack and bench were custom made with cubicles below for shoes and rattan baskets above for extra supplies. The walls are painted with a taupe color from Sherwin Williams. The flooring is a DuraCeramic vinyl composition tile, which will hold up to heavy traffic.

Photo of a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with black cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

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 What they didn’t love was how outdated their home had become.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

This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.

Small utility closet with washer/dryer shoes rack, Renovation of 2-bedroom apt. app. 1000SF. Complete remodel of bathroom. Painting and floor sanding/stain throughout. Prime and paint with Benjamin Moore one color walls, one color ceilings, semi gloss doors and moldings, Replace all windows, Install new porcelain floor tile straight pattern 115SF over existing subfloor, Install 2 matching stone saddles, Template and install silestone or granite C-top, Install ceramic or porcelain backsplash tile in straight pattern on sink and stove wall

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Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and dark wood cabinets.

Photo of a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

This basement level laundry room is one of two laundry rooms in this home. The basement level laundry is next to the two teenage boys' bedrooms, and it gets lots of use with football uniforms and ski clothes to wash! The fun blue cabinets add a modern touch and reflect the color scheme of the nearby gameroom. Large artwork and tiled subway walls add interest and texture, while limestone floors and concrete-look quartz countertops provide durability.

This laundry room got a fresh coat of paint and a new floor for a fresh and updated look. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

This recently installed boot room in Oval Room Blue by Culshaw, graces this compact entrance hall to a charming country farmhouse. A storage solution like this provides plenty of space for all the outdoor apparel an active family needs. The bootroom, which is in 2 L-shaped halves, comprises of 11 polished chrome hooks for hanging, 2 settles - one of which has a hinged lid for boots etc, 1 set of full height pigeon holes for shoes and boots and a smaller set for handbags. Further storage includes a cupboard with 2 shelves, 6 solid oak drawers and shelving for wicker baskets as well as more shoe storage beneath the second settle. The modules used to create this configuration are: Settle 03, Settle 04, 2x Settle back into corner, Partner Cab DBL 01, Pigeon 02 and 2x INT SIT ON CORNER CAB 03. Photo: Ian Hampson (iCADworx.co.uk)

Photo of a small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Libby Raab
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Credit: Photography by Matt Round Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Our Tampa studio transformed this beach home into one fit for royalty! We added a bright palette and fun beachy colors to create a fun, playful vibe while staying focused on sophistication and elegance. Every corner of this home is thoughtfully designed to incorporate the relaxing holiday ambience of a perfect beach house. --- Project designed by interior design studio Home Frosting. They serve the entire Tampa Bay area including South Tampa, Clearwater, Belleair, and St. Petersburg. For more about Home Frosting, see here: https://homefrosting.com/