Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Mud Room Makeover

Rooms by Roxanne

Custom Hinged bench for storage
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Dato Street

Avenue Builders, LLC

Large country utility room in Chicago with white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Sophisticated Master Suite and Laundry Addition

Corinthian Fine Homes

This home had a generous master suite prior to the renovation; however, it was located close to the rest of the bedrooms and baths on the floor. They desired their own separate oasis with more privacy and asked us to design and add a 2nd story addition over the existing 1st floor family room, that would include a master suite with a laundry/gift wrapping room. We added a 2nd story addition without adding to the existing footprint of the home. The addition is entered through a private hallway with a separate spacious laundry room, complete with custom storage cabinetry, sink area, and countertops for folding or wrapping gifts. The bedroom is brimming with details such as custom built-in storage cabinetry with fine trim mouldings, window seats, and a fireplace with fine trim details. The master bathroom was designed with comfort in mind. A custom double vanity and linen tower with mirrored front, quartz countertops and champagne bronze plumbing and lighting fixtures make this room elegant. Water jet cut Calcatta marble tile and glass tile make this walk-in shower with glass window panels a true work of art. And to complete this addition we added a large walk-in closet with separate his and her areas, including built-in dresser storage, a window seat, and a storage island. The finished renovation is their private spa-like place to escape the busyness of life in style and comfort. These delightful homeowners are already talking phase two of renovations with us and we look forward to a longstanding relationship with them.

Shabby Chic Laundry Room

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Laundry room gets a whole new look with this modern eclectic blend of materials and textures. A tiled rug look under foot adds warmth and interest. A rustic rusty white ceramic subway tile adds weathered charm. Wood floating shelves compliment the warm tones found in the white textured laminate cabinetry.

Laundry/pet Sink

Dwellings Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room with Double Washer and Dryer

Trim Tech Designs

A double washer and dryer? Yes please!? Swipe to see a 360 view of this basement laundry room project we completed recently! (Cabinetry was custom color matched)

Full Home Remodel

Duke Homes, Inc.

Custom storage in both the island and storage lockers makes organization a snap!
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Burien Whole House Remodel

Better Builders

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry After

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Laundry Rooms

Closets of Virginia

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Carriagewood Estates

User

Imoto Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style galley utility room in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Country Club of the South Renovation

Level Team Contracting

photo: Marita Weil, designer: Michelle Mentzer, Cabinets: Platinum Kitchens
Large country single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.

Mesa Makeover

Valiant Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry room

Rick Cunningham Cabinetmaker

Frosted glass up swing doors, faux finished doors with complementing baskets.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Design Home Philadelphia 2014

Colonial Marble and Granite

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tremont 2

Bella Vista Company

Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Brick and Stucco Acadian

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Private home

John Bentley

Traditional utility room in Vancouver with a side-by-side 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.