Transitional dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Villa M&G

manuarino architettura design comunicazione.

stanza lavanderia con lavatrice, asciugatrice e spazio storage
Contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Cedar Valley Parade of Homes 2018

JSR Construction Inc

Light and airy laundry room with a surprising chandelier that dresses up the space. Stackable washer and dryer with built in storage for laundry baskets. A hanging clothes rod, white cabinets for storage and a large utility sink and sprayer make this space highly functional. Ivetta White porcelain tile. Sherwin Williams Tide Water.

Major Residence Phase IV

G Squared Design

Photo by From the Hip Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Denver with an utility sink, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

With the large addition, we designed a 2nd floor laundry room at the start of the main suite. Located in between all the bedrooms and bathrooms, this room's function is a 10 out of 10. We added a sink and plenty of cabinet storage. Not seen is a closet on the other wall that holds the iron and other larger items.

Details

Williams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I Design

Lauren Brown: www.versatileimaging.com
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Dallas with an utility sink, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

Lake Avenue - Historic Renovation

E2 Homes

Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

The Mullet House

Susan Yeley Homes

This gem of a house was built in the 1950s, when its neighborhood undoubtedly felt remote. The university footprint has expanded in the 70 years since, however, and today this home sits on prime real estate—easy biking and reasonable walking distance to campus. When it went up for sale in 2017, it was largely unaltered. Our clients purchased it to renovate and resell, and while we all knew we'd need to add square footage to make it profitable, we also wanted to respect the neighborhood and the house’s own history. Swedes have a word that means “just the right amount”: lagom. It is a guiding philosophy for us at SYH, and especially applied in this renovation. Part of the soul of this house was about living in just the right amount of space. Super sizing wasn’t a thing in 1950s America. So, the solution emerged: keep the original rectangle, but add an L off the back. With no owner to design with and for, SYH created a layout to appeal to the masses. All public spaces are the back of the home--the new addition that extends into the property’s expansive backyard. A den and four smallish bedrooms are atypically located in the front of the house, in the original 1500 square feet. Lagom is behind that choice: conserve space in the rooms where you spend most of your time with your eyes shut. Put money and square footage toward the spaces in which you mostly have your eyes open. In the studio, we started calling this project the Mullet Ranch—business up front, party in the back. The front has a sleek but quiet effect, mimicking its original low-profile architecture street-side. It’s very Hoosier of us to keep appearances modest, we think. But get around to the back, and surprise! lofted ceilings and walls of windows. Gorgeous.

Pine Valley

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Needlerush

Envision Builders Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and an utility sink.

КВАРТИРА ЗОЛОТО Москва

Berphin Interior

Interior Design by Inna Tedzhoeva and Zina Broyan (Berphin Interior), Photo by Sergey Ananiev / Дизайнеры Инна Теджоева и Зина Броян (Berphin Interior), фотограф Сергей Ананьев

Wayzata Bay Home

O’Hara Interiors

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NewStyle Communities

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Encore Mod (Smaller Laundry, Bigger Garage)

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Ojai Farmhouse

Sherri J Photography

Sherri Johnson
Inspiration for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Cardiff Modern Farmhouse

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized country single-wall laundry room in San Diego with an utility sink, open cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer and white floor.

Ballentrace Custom Home

Dixon Buildz

Laundry room with a pocket door going to the Master closet.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts laundry room in Nashville with an utility sink, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

McLean Laundry Room

Fairfax Design Solutions

This main level laundry room was a primary bedroom closet that was converted into a laundry room for convenient access.
Inspiration for a transitional laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

Cary Laundry room remodel

Ivy Cottage Collections

Emma Scalise
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

充実したランドリールーム

アーキレーベル｜株式会社鈴木組

スロップシンク、ガス乾燥機、移動式物干しなどを揃えたこだわりのランドリールーム。家事作業の気分を上げるような可愛らしい色合いにしました。
Photo of a scandinavian single-wall utility room in Other with white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, wallpaper, wallpaper, an utility sink, laminate benchtops and linoleum floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility Sink and White Floor

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.