Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

No Place Like (Highland Park) Home

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

What a joy to bring this exciting renovation to a loyal client: a family of 6 that has called this Highland Park house, “home” for over 25 years. This relationship began in 2017 when we designed their living room, girls’ bedrooms, powder room, and in-home office. We were thrilled when they entrusted us again with their kitchen, family room, dining room, and laundry area design. Their first floor became our JSDG playground… Our priority was to bring fresh, flowing energy to the family’s first floor. We started by removing partial walls to create a more open floor plan and transformed a once huge fireplace into a modern bar set up. We reconfigured a stunning, ventless fireplace and oriented it floor to ceiling tile in the family room. Our second priority was to create an outdoor space for safe socializing during the pandemic, as we executed this project during the thick of it. We designed the entire outdoor area with the utmost intention and consulted on the gorgeous outdoor paint selections. Stay tuned for photos of this outdoors space on the site soon! Overall, this project was a true labor of love. We are grateful to again bring beauty, flow and function to this beloved client’s warm home.

The Hilltop Home

Franks Home Maintenance and General Contracting

This laundry was inspired by the owner. She went to ireland, saw this exact wallpaper, fell in love and had to have it in her home. The ceiling was hand painted by a local artist.

Whole Home Remodel- Saratoga

May Construction, Inc.

Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Randy's Flooring

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Remodelling of Grand Dartmoor Residence

Bovey Construction Ltd.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Devon with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

CONTEMPORARY COMPOUND

Allen Irvin - Designer

the laundry room has a door to the her master closet. the appliances are not in yet, but there is an extra refrigerator space. ladder rails for access to storage.

No Place Like (Highland Park) Home

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Contemporary Laundry Room Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned contemporary 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.