The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

2018 Spring Showcase - Traditional/Farmhouse Blend

Alair Homes Green Bay

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Southern charm

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Celestine Ave - Laundry Room

Smart Space

Inspiration for a country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

MEDALLION

Medallion Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Sewall's Point Waterfront Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Mapleton - Audubon | Stillwater, MN

Creative Homes

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry & Mud Room Remodel in Coastal Virginia

Benson Homes LLC

This Virginia Beach laundry and mud room renovation was part of a larger kitchen remodel, and involved integrating a hallway, pantry, and laundry room into one large space to create more efficient storage and a handy place for the family to transition when leaving and returning home. The new, custom cabinets and granite countertops carry on from the kitchen and provide plentiful space for storage, cleaning, and working.

Californian Bungalow Makeover

Inside Out Colour and Design

A bright laundry has plenty of storage, good lighting, fridge and dishwasher and a guest toilet. The tub had to be big enough to bath a small dog.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Extraordinary functionality meets timeless elegance and charm This renovation is a true testament to grasping the full potential of a space and turning it into a highly functional yet spacious and completely stylish laundry. Practicality meets luxury and innovative storage solutions blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics and Hamptons charm. The spacious Caesarstone benchtop, dedicated drying rack, high-efficiency appliances and roomy ceramic sink allow difficult chores, like folding clothes, to be handled with ease. Stunning grey splashback tiles and well-placed downlights were carefully selected to accentuate the timeless beauty of white shaker cabinetry with black feature accents and sleek black tapware

Spacious Laundry

Fusion Reconstruct

Monochrome laundry palette with loads of storage and will look forever clean complete with broom cupboard, drying rail and black wave feature tiles.
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Family Laundry

Designtank

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Penthouse – Hampstead Heath

JLV Design Ltd

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Dog washing station

Studio JM Design Co

dog shower in the mud room with added storage.
Mid-sized modern utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens Plus MT LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Pitt Town - Laundry

Perfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery

Style and function! The Pitt Town laundry has both in spades. Designer: Harper Lane Design Stone: WK Quantum Quartz from Just Stone Australia in Alpine Matt Builder: Bigeni Built Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography

Modern Whole Home Renovation and Addition in Cedervale

Alair Homes Forest Hill

Design ideas for a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel

Old Town Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

BOLD + BEAUTIFUL

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

All Cabinet Finishes Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.