A small 2nd floor laundry room was added to this 1910 home during a master suite addition. The linen closet (see painted white doors left) was double sided (peninsula tall pantry cabinet) to the master suite bathroom for ease of folding and storing bathroom towels. Stacked metal shelves held a laundry basket for each member of the household. A custom tile shower pan was installed to catch any potential leaks or plumbing issues that may occur down the road....and prevent ceiling damage in rooms beneath. The shelf above holds a steam generator for the walk in shower in the adjacent master bathroom.

Our client came across Stephen Graver Ltd through a magazine advert and decided to visit the studio in Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire. They have lived in the same house for 20 years where their existing oven had finally given up. They wanted a new range cooker so they decided to take the opportunity to rearrange and update the kitchen and utility room. Stephen visited and gave some concept ideas that would include the range cooker they had always wanted, change the orientation of the utility room and ultimately make it more functional. Being a small area it was important that the kitchen could be “clever” when it came to storage, and we needed to house a small TV. With the our approach of “we can do anything” we cleverly built the TV into a bespoke end panel. In addition we also installed a new tiled floor, new LED lighting and power sockets. Both rooms were re-plastered, decorated and prepared for the new kitchen on a timescale of six weeks, and most importantly on budget, which led to two very satisfied customers.

Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.

  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

ロンドンにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (ll型、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、茶色い壁、セラミックタイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュの床、板張り壁) の写真

Photo by Caity MacLeod
フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、茶色い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

パウダールームはエレガンスデザインで、オリジナル洗面化粧台を造作！扉はクリーム系で塗り、シンプルな框デザイン。壁はゴールドの唐草柄が美しいYORKの輸入壁紙&ローズ系光沢のある壁紙&ガラスブロックでアクセント。洗面ボールとパウダーコーナーを天板の奥行きを変えて、座ってお化粧が出来るようににデザインしました。冬の寒さを軽減してくれる、デザインタオルウォーマーはカラー合わせて、ローズ系でオーダー設置。三面鏡は、サンワカンパニー〜。 小さいながらも、素敵なエレガンス空間が出来上がりました。

Solving a cluttered laundry room problem with custom painted built-ins
オマハにあるお手頃価格の小さなシャビーシック調のおしゃれな家事室 (I型、シングルシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、茶色い壁、セラミックタイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics

This secluded laundry room makes the most of the space available; using open shelving, it has plenty of space for folded towels while still having room to hang up shirts and slacks.

サンディエゴにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (茶色い壁、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Renovation of existing basement space as a completely separate ADU (accessory dwelling unit) registered with the City of Portland. Clients plan to use the new space for short term rentals and potentially a rental on Airbnb. Kuda Photography

Omega Cabinetry
オレンジカウンティにある低価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、茶色い壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

photo by Alex Yelluas
サンフランシスコにある高級な小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (白いキャビネット、紫の壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

Upper cabinetry "Absolute White"; Lower cabinets, Laminex Lamiwood "Terril", Absolute Matte finish. This finish is fingerprint resistant. Cabinet handles: Artia Jay Handle.

フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、ピンクのキッチンパネル、紫の壁、磁器タイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The new laundry room has a new LG washer and dryer along with retractable clothes hangers and more storage space.
ニューヨークにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、木材カウンター、紫の壁、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (I型、シングルシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、大理石カウンター、淡色無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、中間色木目調キャビネット、茶色い壁) の写真

Semi-custom Shaker cabinets for laundry room.
デンバーにある低価格の小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、茶色い壁、竹フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床) の写真