Photos by Brice Ferre
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Interior Projects

Chase Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Canby

Creekside Homes Inc

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Farmhouse

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Chelsea door, Slab & Manor Flat drawer fronts, Designer White enamel.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Sadie & Co

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Pine Valley - Lake Cabin

Visbeen Architects

Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.

Laundries

The Kitchen Designer

small L-shaped laundry with maximum bench space. Bench level window to match adjacent kitchen. Drawers for storage or clothes hamper. Photography by Vicki Morskate [V]Style+Imagery

Rosanna Kitchen & Laundry renovation

The Kitchen Designer

Walls were removed and doors moved to open this kitchen to the living/dining room and outdoor living. External door to the laundry was removed and a matching window at splashback level was installed. The existing slate floors were retained and repaired. A warm white laminate was used for the main doors and drawer fronts with timber veneer highlights added to open shelves and overhead cabinets. Black feature canopy chosen to match the floor and black glass induction cooktop. A pullout spice cabinet beside the cooktop and adjacent pantry provide food storage and lots of drawers for crockery, cutlery and pots & pans. Vicki Morskate, [V]Style+Imagery

Cameron Home

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photos by Brice Ferre
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Winter Park Estate

Alpine Lumber

Builder | Sawtooth Mountain Builders Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Slate Floors

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.