An space otherwise just used as a way to get from point A to point B gets a fun an easy update with colorful and modern wallpaper and a rug built to withstand the wear and tear of two kids and 2 dogs!

Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.

Tom Roe
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

small utility room
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

See "5-Year Kitchen in Elgin" for the kitchen featured in this description. Bud Kane has remodeled nearly every room in his own home over many years. Now reaching his 70’s, he contemplated heading up a major kitchen and laundry room renovation himself, planning on doing the carpentry work with his own hands. “I was not convinced I would ever meet anyone who could do it as well as I could do it myself”, said Bud. Ruth and Bud spent 5 years visiting kitchen firms and interviewing designers. They couldn’t however bring themselves to pull the trigger on the project, until they met Advance Design Studio in 2015. “No one understood what I wanted”, said Ruth. She was continually frustrated by experiences with designers who weren’t hearing what was important to her. “Everyone kept designing my kitchen with what they thought it should look like; I couldn’t find anyone who would listen to me”! When they met designer Scott Christensen from Advance Design Studio, they liked him right away. He listened to Ruth and designed a kitchen that she loved, all the while interjecting years of wisdom and design expertise that Ruth appreciated. “The finished product is better than I expected”, says Ruth. “I respected Scott’s opinions and together we created the perfect place for me to bake with my grandkids and truly enjoy the kitchen and laundry room I’ve been dreaming of for many years!” The kitchen transformation began with removing the home’s soffits, and extending new painted maple cabinetry to the ceiling with the addition of an elegant crown molding. Ruth’s new Vita Mix holds a coveted place on her counter, and adjustments were planned to size the cabinets in conjunction with the under cabinet decorative light molding to fit this appliance just right. “This one small detail was really important to me”, says Ruth smiling. An elegant new island replaced the original island, complete with room for 3 stools where her grandchildren will sit to make home-made pasta every Thanksgiving, and cookies at Christmas time. “Traditions are very important in my family, and making my kitchen work to suit cherished activities with my family was the number one reason this renovation was so desired”, replied Ruth when asked about the island. A picture perfect new tea station replaced a cluttered unused desk area, creating a wonderful place to prepare hot drinks for sipping any season of the year while overlooking the couple’s wonderfully manicured gardens from the lovely 3 season’s room just off the kitchen. The soft sage island bead panel detail was repeated on the backsplash, replicating the feel of a fine old piece of furniture. The biggest problem with the laundry room was 3 doors, one from the garage, one from the closet, and one to the hallway. “Scott designed a pocket door, and oh what a dream it is now to bring groceries in from the garage!” exclaims Bud who grew to disdain this task! Doing laundry is now a breeze in this attractive new space that doubles as a wonderful pantry for the kitchen with room to store food items that didn’t have a home in the poorly designed original space. New Hickory distressed wood flooring was laid both in the kitchen and leading to the hall foyer. Soft gray wood-replicating porcelain was placed in the laundry area, making for an easily cleanable surface for what doubles as a mud room from the garage. Creamy tumbled marble graces an unobtrusive backsplash spilling onto shiny granite counter tops in a rich earthy pattern of fall colors that mimic colors throughout the home. Advance is known details that included custom crafted furniture toe kicks, luxurious crown moldings, and beaded under cabinet moldings. The kitchen is complete with a glass display cabinet showing Ruth’s treasured china tea collection. Early on, it was initially only their intention of purchasing cabinets for the new design. They were so impressed however with Advance Design’s complete program for budgeting, design, installation and management that it became clear to them both that they wanted Advance to handle the entire project from start to finish. “After seeing the quality work they did, coupled with the in-house team completely dedicated to our satisfaction, it became apparent there was no other choice but to hire them to handle everything. And we’re so glad we did, we have not one regret”, says Bud. “The attention to detail by the carpentry crew more than satisfied my perfectionist expectations of the finished carpentry,” exclaimed Bud. “Every one of Advance Design’s people we encountered from design through construction was wonderful. We’ve never met a group of people so dedicated to making sure we were happy with every single detail, and every single part of this experience”, said Ruth and Bud. Designer: Scott Christensen Photographer: Joe Nowak

Ava Famili
Small transitional laundry cupboard in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

This busy family needed a functional yet beautiful laundry room since it is off the garage entrance as well as it's own entrance off the front of the house too!

Mark Hoyle
Small midcentury u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Photographs by Maria Ristau
Design ideas for a small country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

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Photo of a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Design ideas for a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Small traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floor.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.

Small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Stu Estler
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, carpet and a side-by-side washer and dryer.