Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC, Lake Geneva Wi Wood-Mode Cabinetry is featured throughout this home in a Lake Geneva resort community. Builder: Tracy Group, Walworth, WI Designer: Mary Myers of Paper Dolls Home Furnishings

Street of Dreams

Luxe Pros

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Coeur D'Alene

J.Bay Cabinet Company

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pendleton w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: Paint Grade – Dorian Gray/Walnut - Natural Countertop: (Customer’s Own) White w/ Gray Vein Quartz Plumbing: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Champagne Bronze Bar Pulls Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Full-height Quartz Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installations – Paul Carson

Victorian townhouse utility room

Yeo Design

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.

Devonshire Remodel

Jarrett Design

This stylish family of four came to us yearning for added functionality with flair. The couple recently updated other areas of the home on their own quite beautifully, but realized they needed the help of professionals when it came to the kitchen and mudroom. The new kitchen plan enlarged the island with additional seating, eliminated soffits for extra storage and an updated look, and swapped out the desk for a message center with a hidden charging/drop area. A cozy banquette was designed for the eat-in area of the kitchen. Drawers below the bench add storage to this gathering spot. Aesthetic elements with a soft industrial feel to compliment the new interiors were desired. Beautiful island detailing with tall brackets, panels and base molding in a lovely grey paint in contrast to the white perimeter create a focal point for the space. The homeowner sourced a fun light fixture to top off the island. This along with a stainless chimney hood and appliances add to the overall industrial appeal. Grey cabinetry in the mudroom flows with the kitchen while adding cubbies and a bench with lockers above. A cabinetry surround for the washer and dryer integrates the built-ins in a space that works hard while looking pretty.

Kitchen Remodel

Rigsby Group, Inc.

Mid-sized country galley laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Roche Harbor

RS Schmidt Enterprises

Large traditional galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Drummoyne Residence - Kitchen & Laundry

The English Tapware Company

Perrin & Rowe taps, and glass pendant lights adorn this Sydney home. Designer: Marina Wong Photography: Katherine Lu
Design ideas for a large traditional galley laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Front Porch Homes

Photo of a country laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sanibel Beach Kitchen Project

Alair Homes Sanibel

LeAnne Ash
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped laundry room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Old Oak Lane

Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders

Rodney Middendorf Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Family First Kitchen Design

Kustom Home Design

When Family comes first, you spend a lot of time surrounded by the family you were born into and the ones you “adopted” along the way. Some of your kids crawl, some walk on two legs and some on four. No matter how they get there, they always end up in the kitchen. This home needed a kitchen designed for an ever growing family. By borrowing unused space from a formal dining room, removing some walls while adding back others, we were able to expand the kitchen space, add a main level laundry room with home office center and provide much needed pantry storage. Sightlines were opened up and a peninsula with seating provides the perfect spot for gathering. A large bench seat provides additional storage and seating for an oversized family style table. Crisp white finishes coupled with warm rich stains, balances out the space and makes is feel like home. Meals, laundry, homework and stories about your day come to life in this kitchen designed for family living and family loving. Kustom Home Design specializes in creating unique home designs crafted for your life.

Parks Laundry Room

Board by Board Design

distressed cabinets, copper pendants
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

English Roots

Profile Cabinet

Matt Koucerek
Design ideas for a country laundry room in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Olive Street Kitchen Remodel

User

Design ideas for a laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

2016 Parade of Homes

Troy Miller Custom Homes

Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mill Street

Metre Squared Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Barn Door/ Rolling Door

Keenan Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, green walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Broadmoor

Schoener

Modern farmhouse laundry room done in Wood-Mode cabinetry with a rub through finish. Wood countertops housing a Shaw fireclay apron front sink. Rohl plumbing fixtures, and a carved stone backsplash.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Dark Hardwood 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.