This lake house did not have a dedicated laundry room. Instead, a stackable washer and dryer were sitting inside one of the guest bedrooms, taking up valuable space and making the room feel cramped and unfinished. We looked at the layout differently and realized the two adjacent bedrooms shared closet space that could be reworked. By opening the wall between the rooms, relocating the closets and reconfiguring the layout, we were able to create a dedicated laundry room while still giving both bedrooms functional closet space. New barn doors were added to the redesigned closet areas, and both guest bedrooms received room refreshes to make them feel more finished, intentional and welcoming. The result was a much more functional layout that gave the home a true laundry space, improved storage and made both bedrooms work better for guests.
STYLE + SIMPLIFYFunction, Storage + Home Project Support
01 • BEFORE
Before
Without a dedicated laundry room, the stackable washer and dryer occupied valuable space inside a guest bedroom and made the room feel cramped and unfinished.
02 • BEFORE
Before
The original bedroom and closet arrangement showed an opportunity to rethink the shared space between the two adjacent rooms.
03 • IN PROGRESS
In Progress
The wall was opened and the original closet area removed so the new laundry and storage layout could begin taking shape.
04 • RECONFIGURING THE SPACE
Reconfiguring the Space
New framing from the bedroom side established the redesigned closet and laundry areas while preserving useful storage for both guest rooms.
05 • NEW LAYOUT TAKING SHAPE
New Layout Taking Shape
From the hallway and adjacent side, the framing shows how one layout change created a dedicated laundry space and reworked storage for the bedrooms.
06 • NEW CLOSET
New Closet
A finished barn door gives the redesigned closet a polished look while keeping the new storage easy to access without taking up extra floor space.
07 • BEDROOM #2 NEW CLOSET
Bedroom #2 New Closet
Bedroom #2 now has a finished barn-door closet that feels intentional, polished and fully integrated into the room.
08 • BEDROOM #1 REFRESH
Bedroom #1 Refresh
Bedroom #1 received a comfortable, welcoming refresh that completed the updated look and function of the reconfigured space.
09 • FINISHED SPACE
Finished Space
The second finished bedroom is comfortable and guest-ready, completing a reconfiguration that improved both function and appearance.
WHAT THIS PROJECT SHOWS
Practical help from idea to finished space.
Function + Space Planning
Looking beyond the existing room labels to solve the home's missing-laundry-room problem.
Storage
Relocating and redesigning the closets so both bedrooms retained practical storage.
Home Project Support
Turning a layout opportunity into a coordinated framing, laundry and closet reconfiguration.
Room Refreshes
Finishing both guest bedrooms so they feel intentional, comfortable and welcoming.
One layout change created better storage, a dedicated laundry space and two more functional bedrooms.