There are surprises behind every door in this beautiful bootility. Rooms like this can be designed to house a range of storage solutions and bulky appliances that usually take up a considerable amount of space in the kitchen. Moving large appliances to a dedicated full-height cabinet allows you to hide them out of sight when not in use. Stacking them vertically also frees up valuable floor space and makes it easier for you to load washing.

The home features a large dedicated laundry room with built-in drying rack and plenty of storage.
Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped laminate floor and brown floor dedicated laundry room photo in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and multicolored countertops

Photography by Laurey Glenn
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped dedicated laundry room remodel with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, soapstone countertops, an undermount sink and white walls

A custom built larder, pantry or large appliance garage, this is a versatile addition to any kitchen and and ideal concealed breakfast station.
Kitchen pantry - mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry idea in Burlington with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The dedicated laundry room features the same French Blue as the butler's pantry.
Mid-sized l-shaped laminate floor and brown floor dedicated laundry room photo in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Greg Premru Photography, Inc
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Boston

The design of this dedicated laundry room ties into the rest of the house with custom flat panel cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and side-by-side washer and dryer. Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit: Brice Ferre

Large cottage galley ceramic tile and multicolored floor dedicated laundry room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Second-floor laundry room with real Chicago reclaimed brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Mixture of green painted and white oak stained cabinetry. Farmhouse sink and white subway tile backsplash. Butcher block countertops.

Dedicated laundry room - contemporary single-wall multicolored floor dedicated laundry room idea in London with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

This is the dedicated laundry room.
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped ceramic tile dedicated laundry room remodel with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, green walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional vinyl floor and beige floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
Example of a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room design in Denver with open cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite countertops, black backsplash, cement tile backsplash, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Dallas

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Douglas Vanderhorn Architects
Basement - traditional basement idea in New York

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A bright, dedicated home gym featured in this multi-use basement remodel combines clean aesthetics with functional training equipment. Light wood-look flooring and crisp white walls elevate the space, anchored by a central rubber workout mat holding a wooden water rower. Full-length floor-to-ceiling mirror panels bounce natural light around the room while reflecting additional cardio equipment, exercise balls, and storage baskets in the background. Wall-mounted fitness accessories and recessed ceiling lighting complete this clean, open, and motivating workout space.