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Greenberg ConstructionGreenberg Construction
Location: Mountain View, CA, United States
Our clients wanted to create a beautiful and open concept living space for entertaining while maximized the natural lighting throughout their midcentury modern Mackay home. Light silvery gray and bright white tones create a contemporary and sophisticated space; combined with elegant rich, dark woods throughout.
Removing the center wall and brick fireplace between the kitchen and dining areas allowed for a large seven by four foot island and abundance of light coming through the floor to ceiling windows and addition of skylights. The custom low sheen white and navy blue kitchen cabinets were designed by Segale Bros, with the goal of adding as much organization and access as possible with the island storage, drawers, and roll-outs.
Black finishings are used throughout with custom black aluminum windows and 3 panel sliding door by CBW Windows and Doors. The clients designed their custom vertical white oak front door with CBW Windows and Doors as well.
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsPhoto of a country galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Detailed Designs By DeniseMatt Harrer
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.After six years of living in their Huntley IL home, Chris and Meghan were tired of their dark, dingy, outdated kitchen and it was finally time for a long-anticipated change. “The kitchen is the place where we live, it’s where we do everything,” Meghan said. “It was important that it be a space where we wanted to be.” Meghan loves cooking and enjoys including their girls in healthy meal prepping, this led them to want a brighter, more enjoyable kitchen with increased functionality and improved storage.
For Chris especially, the laundry room was an entirely dysfunctional eyesore. “We had a washer and a dryer, but it was all kind-of cobbled together!” Chris said. “There were always laundry piles everywhere, we weren’t really sure what we wanted to do in there, but it was time for us to make a change.” The mess of the space was stressful every time they walked in the door from the garage each day. Kids’ backpacks and shoes piled up haphazardly in the makeshift boot-bench closet left the family feeling disorganized and stressed. They needed space for folding clothes and locker cubbies to help keep the family organized.
Having known Christine and Todd in the Huntley community for years, Chris and Meghan were familiar with their work. “We already trusted them personally and having seen their projects for years we knew they did top notch work. After we reviewed the initial round of designs, we knew that hiring them was definitely the right choice,” Meghan and Chris said. Although Chris had done a lot of work in their home himself, the kitchen and laundry room renovation was such a large undertaking that he didn’t want to steal time away from his family to spend what would surely be many long weekends doing the job himself. “That would not have been a wise choice for us,” Chris laughed.
“Our designer, Michelle was very, very, easy to work with; anything we wanted to see or weren’t sure about, she went above and beyond to make this easy for us. She was easy to get hold of and always quick to respond,” the couple said. Michelle pulled ideas that mirrored the couple’s taste and style and was adept at directing the couple to limited choices that didn’t overwhelm them and kept the process moving. “I have a hard time making decisions. Michelle made the decision-making process so easy. I loved how she listened to what I liked and then presented three great options for me to choose from,” Meghan said.
The main objectives for the kitchen were better storage solutions, they wanted the space to reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they wanted it to last for years with low maintenance. One of the first steps in creating a more functional kitchen was relocating the refrigerator, creating an improved workflow for the busy family.
“We didn’t know that we could even move the refrigerator to a new location where it is now, that was something that we never would have thought of,” Chris said. “The new refrigerator location makes the kitchen feel so much bigger. We didn’t add any space, but our whole kitchen with the new design just seems like it’s so much larger than before!” Meghan said.
The perimeter mist colored cabinets helped warm and brighten the entire room, while the graphite colored cabinets on the island added contrast. Using this fresh, clean color palette satisfied the couple’s desire for a bright space that was the exact opposite of what they had before. Organization accessories were also added to the cabinets such as a spice drawer tray and roll outs to create hidden convenience.
“I absolutely love the hidden spices – it makes cooking so much more enjoyable!” Chris said. “And all the pull outs, and the double trash bin, who would think you could get so excited about organization!” the couple said in unison.
One thing they hated in their original kitchen was how dark the space felt. Added lighting on the ceiling with the new light fixtures combined with the lighter cabinetry colors throughout solved this problem. “Our new kitchen has this warm, almost cozy feeling that our old kitchen never had, it’s just a space that I love spending my time in now,” Meghan said. The light airy feeling was accentuated with the use of floating white shelves on either side of the decorative range hood. “We have so much cabinetry space, the new design is amazing we actually have more storage space than we will ever need,” Meghan said.
The island was extended to create more work surface and added space for stool seating. “The new island changes how we live. Now the kids can be in the kitchen with us, doing homework, eating breakfast, and the three of us have special dinners there when Chris is working late,” Meghan said.
The Carrara Marmi Quartz countertops were chosen because they are, not only beautiful, but are made from hard-working material that doesn’t require maintenance. The white subway tile backsplash that wraps to the ceiling behind the focal point cooktop range/hood compliments the crisp white countertops perfectly, while brushed brass hardware and light fixtures keep the design fresh and new.
The couple had a few fears at the beginning of the project, as most homeowners do. Their biggest fear was being out of their kitchen and laundry room for an extended time. The crew made it very easy for the family to work in a limited space keeping the washer and dryer hooked up the majority of the time, and also getting appliances working with minimal downtime.
“They above and beyond accommodated us to get us through the process,” Meghan said. “They did a great job making sure we were as comfortable as possible throughout the process,” Chris added.
“Our project manager DJ did a great job. He was very good at updating us on schedule changes, getting guys in as quickly as possible. Everyone that stepped in the house was nice and did great work,” said Chris. They thought Advance’s carpenter was phenomenal and were impressed when he took a conceptual idea from a photograph and worked with designer Michelle to create a one of a kind range/hood that has become the topic of conversation with friends and family who visit the new kitchen. “He was in our house literally every day for several weeks. He was easy to work with and good at what he did,” Meghan and Chris said.
The focal point of the kitchen; a hand-crafted, custom-built ventilation hood was clad with handpicked reclaimed barnwood. Advance Design’s carpenter built the framework and the cladding to create a one-of-a-kind design element that the couple loves.
“I think it was especially fun for him to create something unique from scratch, showcasing his talent in this area,” Meghan said. “I love that my kitchen is not like everyone else’s. I got to pick out the wood on my hood and watch it being built and was able to choose what pieces of wood went where on it. It’s totally unique.”
Red Oak flooring was toothed-in throughout the kitchen and the rest of the first floor anywhere changes were made. Then the whole floor was refinished to tone down the orange undertones in the existing floor stain, ultimately changing the color complexion of the entire first floor. The result is a completely new feeling to the entire home.
Renovating the laundry room was extremely important to Meghan and Chris, but they had trouble visualizing what the possibilities were for the seemingly small space. Michelle produced beautiful 3D illustrations that helped them envision the space in a whole new way.
“I must have told Michelle 100 times that I am a visual person, seeing the designs in 3D made it so easy to make decisions and see what we could really do with our space,” Meghan said.
A dividing wall and doorway were removed between the existing laundry room and hallway formerly containing a coat closet, providing space to design specialized graphite colored cabinetry matching the kitchen island to house custom storage cubbies for each family member. Adding the tall utility cabinetry in the new laundry area helped solve the storage issue, tucking away cleaning supplies, household items, and even the cat got its own cubby.
“I love how everything is now hidden in its own space. I can’t tell you how much I hated coming home and seeing everything sitting around on counters,” Chris said.
Electrical outlets were planned for the inside of utility cabinets, so devices could charge in hidden locations. Stacking the washer and dryer allowed for wider countertop space to provide a folding area and a special space for clothes to hang. “The way I do laundry has been completely transformed! I can actually fold clothes and hang them now right out of the washer and dryer,” Meghan said.
“The end result in the kitchen and the laundry/mud room was an updated light and bright space, with a smarter work flow that better meets the needs of this family,” Michelle said.
“I would totally recommend Advance Design,” Meghan said. “Sometimes I sit and just look at my kitchen and laundry room and think ‘Wow, I can’t believe I get to live here!’ It’s an understatement to say we love our new space.”
Hammer Design Build Remodel
In a row home on in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC needed a convenient place for their laundry room without taking up highly sought after square footage. Amish custom millwork and cabinets was used to design a hidden laundry room tucked beneath the existing stairs. Custom doors hide away a pair of laundry appliances, a wood countertop, and a reach in coat closet.
Coyle Construction CompanyMedium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and granite worktops.
Custom CADD IncLorenzo Yenko
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Rudloff Custom BuildersThe owners of this colonial-style house wanted to renovate their home to increase space and improve flow. We built a two-story addition that included a dining room and bar on the first floor (off of the family room) and a new master bathroom (creating a master suite).
RUDLOFF Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together.
Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early on in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept, envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission; CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY.
Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsFarmhouse utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
ORG HomeDesign ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey cabinets and a built-in sink.
Sato Architects, Inc.Paul Vu
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Winston Brown RemodelingThis is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and dark hardwood flooring.
The Kitchen Design CentreDesigner: Daniel Stelzer; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Medium sized modern separated utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Medium sized modern separated utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real EstateInspiration for a small coastal single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Integrated Resources GroupThis is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBAThe laundry area had no door, adding a glass pocket door brings in the light and changes it up a bit. Installing a transom window above adds a unique detail. Painting the trim the same color as the cabinets helps to tie it all together.
Pure Lee Photography Amanda Neiges
Baron's Major BrandsBosch washing machines are so advanced they use 76% less water and almost 72% less energy than conventional models, with more gentle fabric care, superior cleaning results and quieter operation.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs
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