The strategic location of this super functional laundry room and mudroom allows you to get from the detached garage to the back of the house, without having to enter the rest of the home.

This laundry room and mudroom includes this double wide ventilated pet crate outfitted with a comfy dog bed and pet toys that gives the furry members of the family a comfortable spot for lounging. “If you’re someone who has a pet that needs to be put away during entertaining time, it’s super-friendly because there’s a lot of room for them to move around,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

Large windows above the pet crate with roman shades overlook the back of the home and bring lots of natural light inside this bright and airy space. The door seen to the right of the windows leads to the backyard, with a grassy area with gray pavers and an outdoor kitchen.

Crafted from birch with a soft white finished base and streamlined design, the pet crate includes a latch lock and ventilation bars. This versatile piece of furniture that can also double as a credenza is odor-, rust- and stain-resistant.