Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.

Pool House Addition

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

We added a pool house to provide a shady space adjacent to the pool and stone terrace. For cool nights there is a 5ft wide wood burning fireplace and flush mounted infrared heaters. For warm days, there's an outdoor kitchen with refrigerated beverage drawers and an ice maker. The trim and brick details compliment the original Georgian architecture. We chose the classic cast stone fireplace surround to also complement the traditional architecture. We also added a mud rm with laundry and pool bath behind the new pool house. Photos by Chris Marshall

Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon

The Hidden Touch

This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.

Custom Laundry Room

Cameron Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Bathrooms

Millwork Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room with Grooming Station

ULFBUILT

This is a photo of a mudroom with a dog washing station. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail contractors.
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lakewood Hills

Montgomery Custom Homes

Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Awendaw Retreat

St. Pierre Construction

Laundry room featuring tumbled porcelain tile in an off-set pattern, custom inset cabinetry, stackable washer & dryer, white farmhouse sink, leathered black countertops and brass fixtures

Coppell | Glen Lakes | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

When the former laundry walls were demo'ed and that space was incorporated into the kitchen another solution for laundry and storage had to be designed. This is the result, a stackable washer/dryer with an open pantry with chrome roll-out trays. All behind attractive bi-fold doors in the corner of the kitchen. Jake Dean Photography

Handmade In-Frame Kitchen in Old White

BP Kitchens & Interiors

This kitchen used an in-frame design with mainly one painted colour, that being the Farrow & Ball Old White. This was accented with natural oak on the island unit pillars and on the bespoke cooker hood canopy. The Island unit features slide away tray storage on one side with tongue and grove panelling most of the way round. All of the Cupboard internals in this kitchen where clad in a Birch veneer. The main Focus of the kitchen was a Mercury Range Cooker in Blueberry. Above the Mercury cooker was a bespoke hood canopy designed to be at the correct height in a very low ceiling room. The sink and tap where from Franke, the sink being a VBK 720 twin bowl ceramic sink and a Franke Venician tap in chrome. The whole kitchen was topped of in a beautiful granite called Ivory Fantasy in a 30mm thickness with pencil round edge profile.

Lakehouse at Kingsgate

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry and Mudrooms

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mud Room/Laundry Room

Styled by Chanel, LLC

Transformed a large empty laundry room by adding a mudroom with custom built-in hampers and lots of extra storage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Chic Modern Farmhouse

All Over Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Synterra Loop Project

First Choice Custom Builders

Laundry room and mud room, exit to covered breezeway. Laundry sink with cabinet space, area for washing machines and extra refrigerator, coat rack and cubby for children's backpacks and sporting equipment.

Laundry Room Reimagined

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Small arts and crafts galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Gurnee kitchen

Interiors 4 U

Shot Time Productions
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black walls and laminate floors.

Contemporary Ranch with a Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

The clean white-on-white finishes of the home's kitchen are carried into the laundry room.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops

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.