Back again! Met with our carpenter... And he came up with the following scenario. It's a combined Laundry/Mudroom similar to geokid's last drawing, but with a 36"x24" island with canvas canvas roll out hampers underneath (open to the back). Great place for setting laundry basket, dropping things when you come in,etc. - keeping that open feel. I will be folding laundry in the great room because I like to keep an eye on the kids, so 36" drop zone countertop is plenty for me. I'd love for the island to come right up to the garage door so that we can have the 12" lower cab to the left of the sink instead of a blind front, plus easier access to the upper cab which is complicated by the island placement. But I don't think the on-site measurements will allow for the island to shift - we shall see. We reclaimed the right wall for a 24"x24" full height utility closet and six 12" wide - 16" deep cubbies (probably will not have full length dividers and instead just one continuous bench). I think there is 35 1/2" walk space between the island and cubbies so not too shabby. We are removing the pocket door system (to allow for the millwork and cabinetry on that wall) and going back to the original architect's suggestion for a casement opening. We could always add a door later if needed - but I think the way we moved the doors obscures the breakfast room and kitchen view to the laundry/mudroom nicely. The two windows and doorways are now symmetrical, which is pleasing to the eye. Of course I lost upper cabinetry with this floor plan so it gives me some heartburn, but I think I get a visually open feel and more room for 6 people's traffic, junk and laundry which we really need so it's a tradeoff. I'd like to figure out some uppers on the W/D-sink side of the room and a hanging bar. Anyone want to take a stab at elevations? Also, does anyone know if I can recess an ironing board cabinet on the exterior wall between the window and the W/D? What do you all think?

. . into a pantry?? My utility room is just off my kitchen. I'm getting a new washer and dryer and am considering FL w/ pedestals. This would allow my to use the bank of cabinets above my WD for a pantry and let me "re-claim" the closet that I'm now using for a pantry. Any issues with moisture/heat to be concerned about?? Thanks!!

I don't yet have a room to show! We are building a house and I am just looking for ideas from people who've already done this. There is a new thread about organizing a craft room, and that one could help me too. I will have a relatively small space, approx. 7'x9', and I am looking generally for ideas that might help me decide how I want to organize the space -- put in counters and cabinets, arrange work space, etc. It's just a big blank sheet at this point! I've cross-posted this on the building forum and now that someone has posted about organizing a craft room here I'm sure I will get some ideas. Thanks!

Your realtor definitely needs a professional photographer. The green paint itself MAY be fine if say, that bedroom isn't really that drab-ly dark. I think you said the salmon has already been repainted? Good... I wouldn't add an extra laundry in the garage, and from what I see of the garage floor, it doesn't need painting. (Then again, there may be parts I cannot see.) I love your woodwork, especially the kitchen cabs. If you leave any objects over cabinets, make them just a couple of items easily recognizable as to what they are - I spent too much time trying to figure them out while looking at that photo. Agree with others about the nipple lights, too. And that write up!