Mid-sized transitional laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Sunnybrook Cottage

Bowood Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Grosvenor New Construction

Alair Homes Winnipeg

A North River Heights Home by Alair Homes. With classic styling in one of Winnipeg’s most desirable neighbourhoods, this new home build combines charming River Heights design elements with modern and luxurious features.

Canby

Creekside Homes Inc

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

French-country Formal

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige walls, a drop-in sink, brown splashback, marble splashback, brown benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Rankin Ave

Horowitz & Sons Construction Inc.

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Carabelle

Cypress Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Sky is the Limit - Blue Kitchen

Rob Tuick - KABS Software

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Light Blue Cabinets in Mudroom with Patterned Floor Tile

Denise Quade Design

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and brown benchtop.

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Light Blue Cabinets in Mudroom with Patterned Floor Tile

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and brown benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Mid-sized transitional laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Grey and White Laundry Room

Cypress Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

City Revival

JAZ Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Timeless Transitional Country Home

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Lindsay Nichols
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Light Blue Cabinets in Mudroom with Patterned Floor Tile

Denise Quade Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown 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.