Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus

Laundry Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

A clean and efficiently planned laundry room on a second floor with 2 side by side washers and 2 side by side dryers. White built in cabinetry with walls covered in gray glass subway tiles. Peter Rymwid Photography

Spring Arbor - Dalton

McKee Builders

The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Beach style utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room

Studio Fabbri

The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.

laundry room

Rasmussen / Su Architects

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Laundry/ Mud Room Combination in a busy Colonial home.
Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Wilmington Court - Laundry

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

View of Laundry room with built-in soapstone folding counter above storage for industrial style rolling laundry carts and hampers. Space for hang drying above. Laundry features two stacked washer / dryer sets. Painted ship-lap walls with decorative raw concrete floor tiles. Built-in pull down ironing board between the washers / dryers.

Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel

GMG Architects

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Ranch

kds design group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, an utility sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Palmetto Bluff Plantation 7

Litchfield Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown 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.

Our Work

Elite Builders LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Exquisite Equestrian Ranch

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Joe Burull
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Laundry Room - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.

Farmhouse Basement

MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH

This Fieldstone laundry built in in a Breeze Blue using a the Commerce door style. Client paired with wood countertops and brass accents.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Lake Lanier Kitchen Renovation

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Laundry room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rural Wisconsin Lake Home

kelly2design

Laundry room adjacent to living room area and master suite
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility 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.