Zach Molino
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, blue cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Large transitional dedicated laundry room in St Louis with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, beige benchtop, porcelain floors and terrazzo benchtops.

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Alan Blakely
Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and white cabinets.

Added small mud room space in Laundry Room. Modern wallcovering Graham and Brown. Porcelain Tile Floors Fabrique from Daltile. Dash and Albert rug, Custom shelving with hooks. Baldwin Door handles. Cabinet custom white paint to match previous trim.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

An elegant way to hide your laundry. While this European laundry takes up less floor space you're not giving away storage, function or style. Tim Turner Photography

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

This is an example of a transitional dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, blue cabinets, white floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

This Transitional Whole Home Remodel required that the interior of the home be gutted in order to create the open concept kitchen / great room. The floors, walls and roofs were all reinsulated. The exterior was also updated with new stucco, paint and roof. Note the craftsman style front door in black! We also updated the plumbing, electrical and mechanical. The location and size of the new windows were all optimized for lighting. Adding to the homes new look are Louvered Shutters on all of the windows. The homeowners couldn’t be happier with their NEW home! The kitchen features white shaker cabinet doors and Torquay Cambria countertops. White subway tile is warmed by the Dark Oak Wood floor. The home office space was customized for the homeowners. It features white shaker style cabinets and a custom built-in desk to optimize space and functionality. The master bathroom features DeWils cabinetry in walnut with a shadow gray stain. The new vanity cabinet was specially designed to offer more storage. The stylistic niche design in the shower runs the entire width of the shower for a modernized and clean look. The same Cambria countertop is used in the bathrooms as was used in the kitchen. "Natural looking" materials, subtle with various surface textures in shades of white and gray, contrast the vanity color. The shower floor is Stone Cobbles while the bathroom flooring is a white concrete looking tile, both from DalTile. The Wood Looking Shower Tiles are from Arizona Tile. The hall or guest bathroom features the same materials as the master bath but also offers the homeowners a bathtub. The laundry room has white shaker style custom built in tall and upper cabinets. The flooring in the laundry room matches the bathroom flooring.

Studio Z Design Bathroom Renovation Nick Moshenko Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with beige walls, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Moscow with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Old Grove estate featuring painted wood floors, built-in custom cabinetry, sliding ladder, and Dutch door leading into the mud room. Design and Architecture: William B. Litchfield Builder: Nautilus Homes Photos: Jessica Glynn www.jessicaglynn.com

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Nagoya with grey walls and white floor.

This is an example of a transitional single-wall laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.