Expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped utility room in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.

Sarah Stute
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom laundry room cabinetry.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Alder wood storage bench with our custom Antique White stained finish. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Phil Johnson
Small u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Pennington, NJ. Mudroom Laundry Room features custom cabinetry, sink, drying rack, built in bench with storage for coats & shoes.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The old laundry was repurposed to become a laundry and scullery space. New laundry Miele appliances were stacked for space saving and thoughtful cabinetry with plenty of storage introduced. Wall painted in Dulux Whisper White. Floortiles from Bernini Stone Salvador Grey Honed 300 x 600; Franke Kubux KBX 110-700F Stainless Steel Sink; Franke Pull out Tap; Dekton Zenith Benchtop/Splashback; Lo & Co Aver Pull Handles.

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Mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry room remodel. Hand carved stone backsplash with gray pated cabinets. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

This kitchen was refaced in natural cherry wood with a caramel glaze. Cabinets with internal lighting, glass doors and shelves allow their contents to be on display. New cabinets were added, and seven rollouts were installed to dramatically increase storage. The laundry room cabinets were also updated and expanded with laminate Shaker doors, rollouts and new cabinetry.

Custom laundry room cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

The laundry room
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, vinyl floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Grand layout provides lots of room for a multitude of uses. Mega storage includes a broom closet, ample counters for folding, laundry sink, hanging space, wrapping station & more! Mandi B Photography