The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite. Photography: Ashley Avila Photography & Fulview Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen

Hemphill Renovation

A. Perry Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls and beige benchtop.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet

McCabe By Design LLC

A 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. The kitty litter box was located to the left of the closet on the floor - see before photo. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door. Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer. A Kitchen That Works LLC

Laundry Room

Raywal Cabinets

Cabinets: Cotswold, MDF, Glacier White Hardware: #114
Photo of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry & Utility Rooms

Coppice Guild

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, grey floor and beige benchtop.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a traditional laundry room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

2013 Parade of Homes Home

Compass Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Red, White, and Blue

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Transitional Home in London (1435)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Painted ‘Hampshire’ doors in Benjamin Moore BM CC 40 Cloud White --- Polished ‘Ivory Fantasy’ granite countertop ---
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and beige benchtop.

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.

Mountain Lakes | Kitchen Reno, Laundry, Bath, and Dining Updates

butter+velvet HOME · DESIGN

In the laundry room a bench, broom closet, and plenty of storage for organization were key. The fun tile floors carry into the bathroom where we used a wallpaper full of big, happy florals.

Flower Mound Transitional Modern

Urbanology Designs

Design ideas for a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

La importancia de la cocina

Clysa

Kris Moya
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor, beige benchtop and grey cabinets.

BOIS MASSIF INTERIEUR

Kontio Aquitaine

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Bordeaux with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Marston Lower Level

College City Design Build

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor, beige benchtop and grey walls.

Classic Clean Line Ranch Home in Rolling Hills Estates

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath

TBH Sterling Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige Benchtop and Green Benchtop

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.