Don't forget about your pets! This mudroom features a specially designated wash area for the homeowner's dogs so that cleaning off after playing outside by the water is quick and easy!

Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom

Simply Home Decorating

Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Greystone Laundryroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

We wanted to showcase a fun multi-purpose room, combining a laundry room, pet supplies/bed and wrapping paper center. Using Current frame-less cabinets, we show as much of the product as possible in a small space: Lazy susan Stack of 4 drawers (each drawer being a different box and glide offered in the line) Pull out ironing board Stacked washer and dryer Clothes rod for both hanging clothes and wrapping paper Open shelves Square corner wall Pull out hamper baskets Pet bed Tip up door Open shelves with pull out hampers We also wanted to combine cabinet materials with high gloss white laminate upper cabinets and Spokane lower cabinets. Keeping a budget in mind, plastic laminate counter tops with white wood-grain imprint and a top-mounted sink were used.

Laundry room

Bella Custom Homes

Mark Teskey
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Stucco Tudor Cottage

Fergus Garber Architects

English craftsman style home renovation, with a new cottage and garage in Palo Alto, California.
Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets, yellow walls and black benchtop.

Diamond Cabinetry

Great Kitchens & Baths

These photos are accredited to Diamond Cabinetry of Master Brand Cabinets. Diamond is a semi-custom cabinet line that allows for entry level custom cabinet modifications. They provide a wide selection of wood species,construction levels, premium finishes in stains, paints and glazes. Along with multiple door styles and interior accessories, this cabinetry is fitting for all styles!

Basement Laundry Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Elegance Entire Home Remodel

Mark Allen Design and Construction

Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tumbleweed Drive Scottsdale AZ

Platinum Realty Network

Lots of storage and elbow room in this utility/laundry room. A great big sink and refrigerator make this room much more than just a laundry room.
Large u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with yellow walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Carmel Cottage Renovation

Bakker Construction

Inspiration for a small country galley laundry cupboard in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets, yellow walls, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash

Jennifer Ryan Design

Rolling laundry hampers help the family keep their whites and darks separated. Striped Marmolium flooring adds a fun effect! Debbie Schwab Photography

Kopachuck Remodel

Madera Furniture Company

A gorgeous combination of white painted and walnut veneered cabinetry provide ample storage in this vast laundry room.
Design ideas for an expansive modern utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

"Fun"ctional Laundry Room

JBR Designs

We put the FUN in FUNCTIONAL! This small but funtional laundry room offers open and closed storage space, a hanging bar, hooks, space for a portable laundry hampers and a space to hang your ironing board! All in a 5'x7' space!

Laundry After

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Organized Living Classica Organized Laundry Room

Organized Living

Organized Living Classica offers complete customization for laundry and utility rooms. Add slide out baskets, hanging space and drawers to designs for added organization. See more laundry room ideas here: http://organizedliving.com/home/get-inspired/areas-of-the-home/laundry

Dwight Cottage

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mudroom & Laundry Combo

Thompson Remodeling

This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

Off the Office, Foyer, and Kitchen is a multi-purpose Workroom. Everything happens here as it functions as a Mudroom, Laundry Room, Pantry, Craft Area and provides tons of extra storage. Shoes and kits things are stored in the old school general store wire front drawers.

Yorba Linda, CA.

The Kitchen Design Center

Omega Cabinetry
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Canyon Lake Waterfront Custom Home

Rhonda Riedel LLC

Custom colored stained beadboard cabinets.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Walls and Yellow Walls

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.