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clients in the creation of their dream design," he said. "This portion of the project involves digging deep into the client's psyche to determine what their personality wants to reflect in their remodeling project, includ- ing the design, materials, colors, layout and more." Anundson said a remodel is what their friends, relatives and neighbors are going to see as the physical representation of the client's personality and emotion- al expressions. "It is one of the most critical efforts we can take as a remodel- ing professional," he said. "Any shortcuts in this area ... would be an extremely unfortunate dis- service to the client." Ken O'Connor of Connor Remodeling & Design, said adding seating, separate com- partments with coat hooks and above and below storage, and counter and hanging areas are paramount to a good laundry room and remodeling project. "Maximizing the room size by pushing back the washer and dryer as close as possible to the wall by adding laundry boxes for water lines and dryer venting along with gas line relocation tight to the wall," he said. "Land- ing rooms are a great help for iPhone charging and setting items down when entering the home, as well as designating a place for everything and every- thing in its place." O'Connor, who owns his busi- ness alongside his son, said they both personally manage projects that they acquire. "What I find most rewarding is meeting a client that has a room they want to change and I get to help them achieve their dreams and goals," he said. O'Connor said the mudroom is a prime work station and a place to hide the mess when the kids come in from the outdoors, espe- cially when the weather is nasty outside. "People like having the extra organization that comes with a new laundry or mudroom space," he said. "Sports and out- door themes can be infused into the space allowing for creativity and unique one-of-a-kind spaces." Anundson said mudrooms and laundry rooms have been inte- grated into our daily lives, quite simply because they are so extremely useful and their size and location are directly related to their usefulness. "Also important and relevant is that we live in the Midwest and with that, we experience all of the changing seasons and weather-related clothing neces- sary to enjoy the outdoors," he said. "Unfortunately, this requires more dedicated space in our homes and at the same time, must be readily accessible for our busy lives, thus the evolu- tion of the modern mudroom." Landing zones, too, are an HOMES PLUS NOVEMBER 2014 2 Distributed by: ©2011 by Conley Media LLC Waukesha County Homes Plus is published monthly by Conley Media - Waukesha County, 801 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53186. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. A publication of Conley Media Sales Director: Jim Baumgart 262/513-2621 jbaumgart@conleynet.com Editor: Dwayne Butler 262/513-2626 dbutler@conleynet.com Production: Patricia Scheel 262/513-2690 pscheel@conleynet.com Homes Plus Volume 4 ■ Number 10 ■ November 2014 REMODEL • REPLACE • RETHINK REMODEL. REPLACE. RETHINK your windows. Bliffert Lumber offers quality products from Marvin ® . Call or visit us today to learn more. 548 W. Sunset Dr. Waukesha, WI 53189 (262) 542-6666 www.bliffertlumber.com Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN 56763 ©2011 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Marvin Windows and Doors 240820008 12645 W. Townsend (2 blocks N. of Burleigh, enter off 124th St. only) Free Estimate 262-783-4004 Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 8am-12pm www.lifetimedoor.net 2 3 6 5 5 8 0 0 5 18 Full-size Doors On Display, Our Installers Are Licensed & Bonded 16'x7', 25 Gauge...Non Insulated Steel $ 695 Lifetime Door Co. TRUCKLOAD SALE on Garage Doors & Door Openers Installed Tax Included $ 865 • Two-Sided Pre-Finished Galvanized Steel • R-10 Insulated • 5 colors to choose from • Lifetime Warranty • Other Sizes Available • 2000 Garage Doors in Stock Special! - Take down and haul away old door for FREE! 16x7 SAVE $ 240 NOW Model 3265 Full Year Warranty, parts and service on installed operators. ORDER A LIFTMASTER 1/2 HP GARAGE DOOR OPENER & GET 2 REMOTES & KEYPAD. $ 325 BONUS - DOOR SECURITY MONITOR While Supplies Last! Installed Tax Included Laundry continued from Page 1 Submitted photo See Laundry/Page 3

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