Mother-in-Law / Young Adult Suite / Garage Conversion

The laundry room is the hub of this renovation, with traffic converging from the kitchen, family room, exterior door, the two bedroom guest suite, and guest bath. We allowed a spacious area to accommodate this, plus laundry tasks, a pantry, and future wheelchair maneuverability. The client keeps her large collection of vintage china, crystal, and serving pieces for entertaining in the convenient white IKEA cabinetry drawers. We tucked the stacked washer and dryer into an alcove so it is not viewed from the family room or kitchen. The leather finish granite countertop looks like marble and provides folding and display space. The Versailles pattern travertine floor was matched to the existing from the adjacent kitchen.

Lewistown, PA Design and Build

CDH Designs LLC

After going through the tragedy of losing their home to a fire, Cherie Miller of CDH Designs and her family were having a difficult time finding a home they liked on a large enough lot. They found a builder that would work with their needs and incredibly small budget, even allowing them to do much of the work themselves. Cherie not only designed the entire home from the ground up, but she and her husband also acted as Project Managers. They custom designed everything from the layout of the interior - including the laundry room, kitchen and bathrooms; to the exterior. There's nothing in this home that wasn't specified by them. CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834

Kitchen Extension

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Utility Room + Shower, WC + Boiler Cupboard. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Photo of a large eclectic galley utility room in Kent with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Mud Room Lockers

Meyer Design

The mud room has an over-sized locker for each member of the family!
This is an example of a large country u-shaped laundry room in Chicago with grey walls, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and travertine floors.

Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped laundry room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Showhouse on the Green

Julianne Stirling

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.

South Kihei - Contemporary Home

Hawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets

Maui Shaker 5 piece drawer front door in Pacific Red Alder Mink Stain Sparkling White Quartz counter top Photo by Kelsey Frost
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and dark wood cabinets.

Laundry Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This Italian Villa laundry room features light wood cabinets, an island with a marble countertop and black washer & dryer set.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, medium wood cabinets and beige walls.

Heights Creek Custom Home

Fairmont Homes

Photo of an expansive contemporary utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed windows, and distressed wood folding table.

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

pull out toe kick dog bowls Photo by Ron Garrison
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Organized Living Classica Laundry Room Storage

Organized Living

Made of furniture grade melamine, Organized Living Classica organizes spaces throughout the home. From closets, pantries, laundry rooms, office and more. Learn more about Classica;'s features and benefits here: http://organizedliving.com/home/products/classica/features-benefits

Laundry and Sewing room

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Small single-wall utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Renovation, Mt Eliza

embracingspace

Built by Smarter Bathrooms
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls and travertine floors.

Wickham Bishops Utility

Gary Hughes Interiors

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Essex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Luandry/Mudroom Renovation

Taryn DeVincent Interiors

Taryn DeVincent
Design ideas for a small country laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

O'Neill

Kitchens of Diablo

Painted Green Cabinets, Laundry Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Bamboo Floors and Travertine 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.