Kitchens, Bathrooms & Custom Spaces
Closets, Pantries & Laundry Rooms
Built-in closets, walk-in pantries, laundry rooms and mudrooms planned around what you store and how your household moves through the day.
Overview
Storage rooms are where daily routines happen: getting dressed, unloading groceries, doing laundry, coming in from the garage or the yard. A well-planned closet, pantry, laundry room or mudroom makes those routines easier because every item has a place and the room is sized for it.
We start with an inventory of what the space needs to hold – hanging clothes, shoes, small appliances, bulk food, sports gear, cleaning supplies – and plan shelving, drawers, hanging space, counters and lighting to fit. Where a laundry room or mudroom involves plumbing, venting or electrical, that work is planned and coordinated with the built-ins.
Who it’s for
- Owners converting a reach-in closet or spare room into a walk-in closet or dressing room
- Households that need a walk-in pantry or pantry wall near the kitchen
- Owners relocating a laundry closet into a full laundry room, or moving laundry closer to bedrooms
- Families who need a mudroom or drop zone at the garage or side entry
- Anyone whose existing storage is wire shelving that no longer works
What’s included
Typically included
- Measurement and an inventory-based storage plan
- Closet layouts with double and single hanging, shelving, drawers, shoe storage and an island where space allows
- Pantry shelving, pull-outs, counter space for small appliances and outlets where needed
- Laundry room layout with washer and dryer placement, folding counter, sink, hanging rod and storage
- Dryer vent routing to the exterior and washer drain and supply connections
- Mudroom benches, lockers or cubbies, hooks and durable flooring
- Lighting, outlets and ventilation appropriate to each room
- Built-in cabinetry or system installation, trim and paint
Common exclusions
- Washers, dryers and other appliances unless included in the scope
- Moving walls or adding square footage, which is priced as part of a renovation or addition
- Relocating plumbing through a slab beyond what is defined
- Decorative accessories and organizers outside the built-in scope
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
These spaces are priced per project, based on the storage plan, the cabinetry or system specification and any plumbing, electrical or ventilation work. Built-ins are often estimated by linear footage within the project price.
When the work is part of a larger renovation, it is priced within that project’s budget rather than as a separate estimate.
What changes the cost
- Custom millwork versus modular systems
- Amount of drawers, pull-outs and specialty fittings
- Finish materials, hardware and lighting
- Whether laundry plumbing and the dryer vent move
- Flooring and wall finishes
- Changes to walls or doors
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Measure and inventory
We measure the space and list what needs to be stored and how it is used.
Storage design
We prepare a layout and elevations showing hanging, shelving, drawers and counters.
Selections and estimate
You choose finishes and hardware, and we price the defined scope.
Rough work
Any plumbing, venting, electrical and wall changes are completed and inspected where required.
Installation and finishes
Built-ins are installed, followed by trim, paint, lighting and final adjustments.
What affects the schedule
- Cabinetry or system fabrication lead time
- Whether plumbing or electrical work requires a permit and inspection
- Coordination with other renovation work in the home
- Finish and hardware availability
Questions & answers
Can a laundry room be moved upstairs or closer to bedrooms?
Often, yes. It requires a water supply, a drain, a dryer vent route to the exterior and a drain pan under the washer. We review the framing and routes before recommending a location.
Is a walk-in pantry worth the space?
It depends on the kitchen. A walk-in pantry can free wall cabinets and hold small appliances out of sight; in a tighter plan, a pantry wall of tall pull-out cabinets may store as much with less floor area.
Should closet lighting be planned in?
Yes. Ceiling lighting alone often leaves hanging clothes in shadow. Lit shelving or rods and a light near the mirror are easier to install during construction than afterward.
Start here
Planning closets, pantries & laundry rooms?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.