Playing off the Spanish style bones of the house, we used a whimsical black and white tile for the floor of this charming laundry room. Soft blue/gray cabinets add a little color and a soft-white textured tile adds interest to the full tile backsplash.

NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room

Jane Lockhart Design

Utility sink, laundry hampers and counter space for folding laundry. Photo by Brandon Barré.
Large traditional utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Utility Room Remodel

Tier1 Group, LLC

Remodel of utility room to add a shower, cabinetry and sink for guest and family use.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Barrington Renovation

Highland Builders LLC

Large working laundry room with built-in lockers, sink with dog bowls, laundry chute, built-in window seat (Ryan Hainey)
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Traditional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

A Modern Take on Traditional

Fowler & Moore Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Villa Turicum

Kitchen & Bath Mart

This laundry area had a single cabinet over washer and dryer along with a wash tub next to it. Adjacent wall was empty and now holds coats, hats and provides a spot to lace up your shoes. To learn more about our 55 year tradition in the design/build business and our 2 complete showrooms, visit: http://www.kbmart.net Joseph Dhamer

Basement Remodel - Newcastle, WA

Westhill Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and black floor.

Laundry Rooms

Architectural Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Cabinets by Showplace

Victor Faustino

Small contemporary l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Soft Mood Trinité

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Un appartement familial haussmannien rénové, aménagé et agrandi avec la création d'un espace parental suite à la réunion de deux lots. Les fondamentaux classiques des pièces sont conservés et revisités tout en douceur avec des matériaux naturels et des couleurs apaisantes.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Remodel - Traditional Farmhouse

John Marion Custom Homes, LLC

Traditional utility room in Other with blue cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room and Mudroom Cabinetry in Hinsdale, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Steve Hamada
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Appliances

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room we reconfigured the area by removing walls, making the bathroom smaller and installing a mud room with cubbie storage and a dog shower area. The cabinets installed are Medallion Gold series Stockton flat panel, cherry wood in Peppercorn. 3” Manor pulls and 1” square knobs in Satin Nickel. On the countertop Silestone Quartz in Alpine White. The tile in the dog shower is Daltile Season Woods Collection in Autumn Woods Color. The floor is VTC Island Stone.

Breneman-Closet/Laundry Room

Booher Remodeling Company

http://www.tonyawittigphotography.com/
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Underpinning and renovation and new construction

Sidd Kashyap

Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Beige Utility Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.