Key takeaways
- Storage rooms deserve design attention equal to show rooms.
- Plan mudrooms and laundry where daily traffic lands.
- Walk-in closets and pantries should connect to their suites.
- Lighting and ventilation are easy to forget and hard to retrofit.
Show rooms get attention. Support rooms get used. Plan both.
Closets
Measure your wardrobe, then design hanging heights, drawers and shelving around it, with lighting that shows true color.
Pantries
A walk-in pantry takes storage pressure off the kitchen. A butler’s pantry adds prep space and serving.
Mudrooms and laundry
- Put lockers where the family enters.
- Add folding counters and hanging space in laundry.
- Choose durable, easy-clean surfaces.