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Photo of a traditional laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Expansive contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Penthouse – Hampstead Heath

JLV Design Ltd

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Boor/ Utility Room

Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.

Transitional utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Village House Dorset 2

Lisa Lewis Interior Design

Country utility room opening onto garden. Beautiful green shaker style units, white worktop and lovely, textured terracotta tiles on the floor.
Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dorset with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Modern Refinement

A. Perry Homes

This is an example of a large modern utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Marigold Home Plan

Core Homes

Design ideas for a country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

La Buanderie

Emilie Piveteau

Dans une extension de la maison, on trouve la buanderie au rez-de-chaussée, celle-ci inclue une salle d'eau d'appoint et les toilettes sont adjacentes.

Lights and Darks

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).

Laundry/Mud Room Remodel

Perspektiv Design,LLC

Beautiful laundry room remodel! In this project, we maximized storage, built-in a new washer and dryer, installed a wall-hung sink, and added locker storage to help the family stay organized.

Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

With the large addition, we designed a 2nd floor laundry room at the start of the main suite. Located in between all the bedrooms and bathrooms, this room's function is a 10 out of 10. We added a sink and plenty of cabinet storage. Not seen is a closet on the other wall that holds the iron and other larger items.

Lyders Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Large beach style galley laundry cupboard in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Coatesville Farmhouse

Rittenhouse Builders

This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Boca Raton Luxury Mansion

User

Custom Pantry Kitchen
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Madison, WI Lake House

Mader Designs

This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Laundry and Mudroom Renovation

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Coastal laundry and mudroom designed by Michael Molesky Interior Design in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Gray hexagon floor and white shiplap walls. Large brass anchor hooks for hanging towels.

Cove Remodel

Studio McGee

Large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Exclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek

A quaint laundry room uses it's unique "Blueberry" cabinetry to spruce up a usually quiet space.
Photo of a small arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors and Terra-cotta 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.