Today, we're thrilled to show off the brand new laundry + drop zone space at the Murray Bungalow!

Previously, the home's laundry units resided in an unfinished corner of the basement, directly next to the water heater and furnace, sitting atop the raw concrete foundation. With the bungalow's whole home renovation, a top goal for us was to find a way to bring the laundry function upstairs -- both to improve accessibility (saving trips up & down stairs!) and for the chance to create an elevated, organized, & beautiful space for carrying out a task that we all spend countless hours on each and every week.

Besides addressing the laundry, we also knew that the first floor of the home would benefit greatly from added storage. Originally, one closet serviced the entire main floor. We kept the single existing closet (updating it with new doors, trim, and hardware) and incorporated critical new storage space into the main level's re-worked floorplan, including a dedicated drop zone for coats/bags/shoes, and a new broom closet to house cleaning essentials. It's hard to overstate just how much these two new storage areas add to the home's livability. 100% worth it.

For background reading, take a look at the "before" photos and plans for the new laundry + drop zone right here. We walk through the entire plan for the main level (including the laundry & drop zone) in these two posts: original floor plan and proposed plan.

Now, on to the reveal! Below you'll find a location map, followed by finished photos and source information. We couldn't be happier with how this space turned out. The room is truly a pleasure to be in -- there's beautiful natural light, and a fresh, clean, happy aesthetic. The layout feels easy and efficient, with tons of built-in organization (wall cabinets, wall hooks, storage for bins, etc.). What a difference this room makes to the day-to-day functionality of the home! Sometimes it's the small improvements to a house that can be most significant. Enjoy the pics!