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Laundry Rooms

Twin Cities Closet Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Blue-Hue Laundry Room

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This laundry room is built for practicality, ease, and order – without feeling stiff or industrial. Custom-built cabinetry is home to 2 sets of washers & dryers, while maximizing the full wall with storage space. A long counter means lots of room for sorting, folding, spot cleaning, or even just setting a laundry basket down between loads. The sink is tidily tucked away in the corner of the counter, leaving the maximum amount of continuous counter space possible, without ignoring the necessities. The Mount Saint Anne shaker cabinets (with gold hardware) keep the room feeling cool and fresh, while adding the colour needed to keep the space feeling welcoming. A truly serene space, this laundry room may actually prove to be a refuge of peaceful productivity in an otherwise busy house. PC: Fred Huntsberger

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Gary Randolph Master Builder

AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

White Laundry / Pantry

Vision Design

Large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tailored Ranch Remodel

Studio Z Architecture

The laundry room in this remodel was taken from cluttered and cramped to clean and spacious. The cloud wallpaper adds a whimsical element to a minimalist space. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Dove White OC-17. Countertops: Quartz in Arctic. Contractor: Dave Klein Construction. Interior design by Studio Z Architecture.

Laundry Room gets a Multi-Use Overhaul

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This previous laundry room got an overhaul makeover with a kitchenette addition for a large family. The extra kitchen space allows this family to have multiple cooking locations for big gatherings, while also still providing a large laundry area and storage.

Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition

Vercon Inc.

Northway Construction
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry room with beadboard cabinetry and linoleum floor

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

http://www.cabinetwerks.com. Laundry room with beadboard cabinets and blue linoleum flooring. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

Accessibility and Low Maintenance for a Forever Home

McCabe By Design LLC

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

Gary Randolph House

AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry room

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bothell Addition & Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

White Laundry / Pantry

Vision Design

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

ASID Showcase House

Twin Cities Closet Company

Laundry room in rustic textured melamine for 2015 ASID Showcase Home Interior Deisgn by Renae Keller Interior Design, ASID
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, linoleum floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Gary Randolph Master Builder

AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)

The Owl Project

TK Building & Design

Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Castle Rock Farm House

Rosemount Woods, Inc.

Small transitional galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Linoleum 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.