Design ideas for a small transitional laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Heron House

April Balliette

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glacier Edge Residence Remodel

Stephanie Lang

Photo: S.Lang
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, blue benchtop, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Tailored Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

This laundry room is bright and fresh, featuring colorful cabinetry, quartz countertops, and an eye-catching patterned backsplash.
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry room with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

A couple hired us as the professional remodeling contractor to update the first floor of their Brookfield, WI home. The project included the kitchen, family room entertainment center, laundry room and mudroom. The goal was to improve the functionality of the space, improving prep space and storage. Their house had a traditional style, so the homeowners chose a transitional style with wood and natural elements. Kitchen Remodel We wanted to give the kitchen a more streamlined, contemporary feel. We removed the soffits, took the cabinetry to the ceiling, and opened the space. Cherry cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen with a soft gray island. We kept a desk area in the kitchen, which can be used as a sideboard when hosting parties. This kitchen has many storage and organizational features. The interior cabinet organizers include: a tray/cutting board cabinet, a pull-out pantry, a pull-out drawer for trash/compost/dog food, dish peg drawers, a corner carousel and pot/pan drawers. The couple wanted more countertop space in their kitchen. We added an island with a black walnut butcher block table height seating area. The low height makes the space feel open and accessible to their grandchildren who visit. The island countertop is one of the highlights of the space. Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is durable and indestructible. The ‘Trilium’ color comes from their industrial collection, that looks like patina iron. We also used Dekton counters in the laundry room. Family Room Entertainment Center We updated the small built-in media cabinets in the family room. The new cabinetry provides better storage space and frames the large television. Laundry Room & Mudroom The kitchen connects the laundry room, closet area and garage. We widened this entry to keep the kitchen feeling connected with a new pantry area. In this area, we created a landing zone for phones and groceries. We created a folding area at the washer and dryer. We raised the height of the cabinets and floated the countertop over the appliances. We removed the sink and instead installed a utility sink in the garage for clean up. At the garage entrance, we added more organization for coats, shoes and boots. The cabinets have his and hers drawers, hanging racks and lined shelves. New hardwood floors were added in this Brookfield, WI kitchen and laundry area to match the rest of the house. We refinished the floors on the entire main level.

Affirmations of Morris

H2 Design Studio

Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies

Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.

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.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Laundry Room, two story New Orleans new construction,
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Weerona House

Demardi.

A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Utility Room

Weave Interiors

In the practical utility/boot room a Dekton worktop was used and the cupboards were sprayed Hague Blue from Farrow and Ball. The gold sink and tap create a contrast and warmth.

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

DARK AND ELEGANT LAUNDRY ROOM

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Forest Retreat

ALTER Design Studio

The homeowners requested more storage and a place to fold in their reconfigured laundry room.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, vinyl floors, brown floor, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Ridge Road Renovation

4D Design + Consulting

Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

NW 25th Ave.

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

simple blue and white laundry room cabinetry.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pine Valley Drive

Webber Development & Construction

McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room stacked washer dryer

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

An existing laundry area and an existing office, which had become a “catch all” space, were combined with the goal of creating a beautiful, functional, larger mudroom / laundry room! Several concepts were considered, but this design best met the client’s needs. Finishes and textures complete the design providing the room with warmth and character. The dark grey adds contrast to the natural wood-tile plank floor and coordinate with the wood shelves and bench. A beautiful semi-flush decorative ceiling light fixture with a gold finish was added to coordinate with the cabinet hardware and faucet. A simple square undulated backsplash tile and white countertop lighten the space. All were brought together with a unifying wallcovering. The result is a bright, updated, beautiful and spacious room that is inviting and extremely functional.

Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Floor

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.