Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a small traditional utility room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

A 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door. Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer. Photo Credit: A Kitchen That Works LLC

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Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Small beach style single-wall laundry room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Photo of a small beach style single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

This is an example of a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The laundry area had no door, adding a glass pocket door brings in the light and changes it up a bit. Installing a transom window above adds a unique detail. Painting the trim the same color as the cabinets helps to tie it all together. Pure Lee Photography Amanda Neiges

Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Laundry space with basin for 2nd Floor of this Luxury Row Home in Philadelphia, PA. The surround for the front load washer and dryer serves as a folding station as well as a counter surface for cleaning supplies. Wall storage allows for overflow storage for the 2nd floor while providing a decorative feel to this unique space. Hanging Rail provides area to hang delicates or laundry requiring air dry. This room is approximately 5'x 11'.

Inspiration for a small industrial laundry cupboard in Montreal with a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

conversion of a 2nd floor closet into a laundry area with stackable washer dryer and storage area.
Small traditional laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Small contemporary utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a small contemporary laundry cupboard in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.