Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and black benchtop.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

Athens Farmhouse

M. Barnes & Co

Danny Piassick
Photo of a country laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Hunter Custom Home

SkyTop Homes

Large country utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, brown benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Longstreet

New River Building Co.

Family oriented farmhouse with board and batten siding, shaker style cabinetry, brick accents, and hardwood floors. Separate entrance from garage leading to a functional, one-bedroom in-law suite.

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Vintage laundry room

Joie De Vie Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Open Plan Country Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Beautiful blue bespoke utility room
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white walls, red floor and brown benchtop.

Bavarian Castle

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick floors, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and blue benchtop.

Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse

Ashley J. Design

Laundry room with connection to hall and master closet.
Design ideas for a country laundry room in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Village House Dorset 2

Lisa Lewis Interior Design

Country utility room opening onto garden. Beautiful green shaker style units, white worktop and lovely, textured terracotta tiles on the floor.
Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dorset with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Hauswirtschaftsraum für viele Alltags-Tätigkeiten

Küchen|stil.

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped utility room in Essen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

The Little Park

User

Large country l-shaped utility room in Denver with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and shaker cabinets.

Beautiful Custom Craftsman Ranch

Pistro Builders

Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse

First Choice Custom Builders

Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Nitchman mud/laundry room

TLC Design/Build LLC

JR Rhodenizer
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Log Homes

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Seattle with ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Farmhouse Renovation

Arocordis Design

Arocordis Design - Stephen Frey
Inspiration for a country laundry room in Burlington with a single-bowl sink, beige walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse

First Choice Custom Builders

Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Grand Rapids with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a concealed washer and dryer, red floor, black benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

Country Laundry Room Design Ideas with Red Floor

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