Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Alyssa Kirsten
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor utility room remodel in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, a side-by-side washer/dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and beige walls

Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized cottage u-shaped ceramic tile and white floor dedicated laundry room idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

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Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Functional Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and gray floor utility room photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and a stacked washer/dryer

In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.

Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Large laundry hamper drawer is integrated into the cabinets, along with pullout drawers in the cabinets creating easy access for storage. Stainless steel rod for hanging clothes above the extra deep folding counter. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer

Laundry room - contemporary laundry room idea in Austin

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

This light and airy laundry room/mudroom beckons you with two beautiful white capiz seashell pendant lights, custom floor to ceiling cabinetry with crown molding, raised washer and dryer with storage underneath, coat, backpack and shoe storage.

An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
Example of a huge classic porcelain tile dedicated laundry room design in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Mid-sized transitional single-wall vinyl floor and gray floor dedicated laundry room photo in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops

Inspiration for a small victorian single-wall porcelain tile dedicated laundry room remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, granite countertops, beige walls and white cabinets

Designed by Sheryl Manning of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlotte, NC in collaboration with Home Care & Remodeling, this multi-room design includes a kitchen, pantry and laundry room. The kitchen and pantry feature the Merillat Masterpiece Turner door style in the finishes Onyx and Barley. The laundry room features Merillat Basics Collins in a Cotton finish with Bally Butcher Block maple tops. Reico provided the design, cabinets and butcher block for this project. “This remodel of a 1979 home was challenging but fun! The homeowner had a very clear idea of what they wanted, and chose a modern transitional look with a Parisian influence, utilizing the Onyx finish with Brushed Gold hardware, and natural wood floating shelves, finished in a light brown Barley stain,” said Sheryl. “We utilized every space, opening up a large closet for the oven and pantry cabinet and a small closet to form an art/display niche. The laundry room was not functional, with just a small wall for the washer-dryer. We placed wall cabinets above, pulling them forward 6" for ease of access. We added a working pantry and counter space for small appliances with butcher-block tops.” “What a fun remodel, functional and beautiful, and a pleasure to work with a client with a good eye for design!” “Sheryl from Reico was easy to work with and responsive as we worked through the design process!” said the client. “We were able to achieve the French modern traditional style I dreamed of while also maximizing the space. The contrast of the black cabinets, quartz countertops and gold hardware made the kitchen modern, welcoming and a true statement piece in the home! What I love the most is the dramatic waterfall island! A close second favorite is how functional the storage is.” “Sheryl was fantastic at placing the optimal storage solutions in each area. We are thrilled with how this dream kitchen became a reality and made our house feel like a home.” Photos courtesy of Six Cents Media LLC.

Laundry Room with Stackable Washer and Dryer.
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped gray floor and porcelain tile dedicated laundry room design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, beige walls and a stacked washer/dryer

The washer/dryer are concealed behind custom Shaker pull-out doors. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor utility room photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white walls, a concealed washer/dryer and multicolored countertops

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Mudroom - transitional mudroom idea in Tampa with gray walls