With a panoramic back deck overlooking downtown Asheville, this home is positioned on a sloping such that there is ample, level driveway, and plenty of windows to take in the long-range mountain views. Open interior spaces and lots of lighting and ample master closet space were important to these clients. A practical, dog-washing station in the mudroom doubles as a handy rinse-off spot for muddy shoes or boots.

Functional Mudroom & Laundry Combo

Esslinger Design Company

Functional Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Homewood Master Bath

Brittany Mareno

Small contemporary laundry cupboard in Birmingham with white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

Walker Woods

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, laminate benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Old Church Conversion - Condo A

User

William Quarles Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Mountain Retreat Malibu

Livingstone Design and Development

Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Transitional Ridgefield Home Renovation

Rachel Belden Interior Design LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Celestine Ave - Laundry Room

Smart Space

Inspiration for a country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Capella Trail Remodel

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

C.L. Fry Photo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Austin with ceramic floors, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, grey walls and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Maple Leaf Custom Homes

Spero Photography
Photo of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Rosewood - Transitional Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Let there be light. There will be in this sunny style designed to capture amazing views as well as every ray of sunlight throughout the day. Architectural accents of the past give this modern barn-inspired design a historical look and importance. Custom details enhance both the exterior and interior, giving this home real curb appeal. Decorative brackets and large windows surround the main entrance, welcoming friends and family to the handsome board and batten exterior, which also features a solid stone foundation, varying symmetrical roof lines with interesting pitches, trusses, and a charming cupola over the garage. Once inside, an open floor plan provides both elegance and ease. A central foyer leads into the 2,700-square-foot main floor and directly into a roomy 18 by 19-foot living room with a natural fireplace and soaring ceiling heights open to the second floor where abundant large windows bring the outdoors in. Beyond is an approximately 200 square foot screened porch that looks out over the verdant backyard. To the left is the dining room and open-plan family-style kitchen, which, at 16 by 14-feet, has space to accommodate both everyday family and special occasion gatherings. Abundant counter space, a central island and nearby pantry make it as convenient as it is attractive. Also on this side of the floor plan is the first-floor laundry and a roomy mudroom sure to help you keep your family organized. The plan’s right side includes more private spaces, including a large 12 by 17-foot master bedroom suite with natural fireplace, master bath, sitting area and walk-in closet, and private study/office with a large file room. The 1,100-square foot second level includes two spacious family bedrooms and a cozy 10 by 18-foot loft/sitting area. More fun awaits in the 1,600-square-foot lower level, with an 8 by 12-foot exercise room, a hearth room with fireplace, a billiards and refreshment space and a large home theater.

Buckingham Dr. - Pinnacle

O.A.K. Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with blue walls, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and ceramic floors.

Laundry Room

Custer Homes Inc

Design/Build custom home in Hummelstown, PA. This transitional style home features a timeless design with on-trend finishes and features. An outdoor living retreat features a pool, landscape lighting, playground, outdoor seating, and more.

Purdue

Helton Residential

Large downstairs laundry room has an alcove for an additional refrigerator plus a storage closet.
Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Minikahda Refresher

Sicora Design/Build

we were able to find space in this efficient 2nd story floor plan to slip in a stackable washer and dryer on this level. A pocketdoor install allows this area to be extremely accessible. Farm kid studios

Hibbs | New Home

SSC Countertops

This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Norton Luxury Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, ceramic floors, beige floor, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Country Comfort

Gordon James Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Kitchen & Utility Hoo Kent

Ream Kitchens

After moving into their home three years ago, Mr and Mrs C left their kitchen to last as part of their home renovations. “We knew of Ream from the large showroom on the Gillingham Business Park and we had seen the Vans in our area.” says Mrs C. “We’ve moved twice already and each time our kitchen renovation has been questionable. We hoped we would be third time lucky? This time we opted for the whole kitchen renovation including the kitchen flooring, lighting and installation.” The Ream showroom in Gillingham is bright and inviting. It is a large space, as it took us over one hour to browse round all the displays. Meeting Lara at the showroom before hand, helped to put our ideas of want we wanted with Lara’s design expertise. From the initial kitchen consultation, Lara then came to measure our existing kitchen. Lara, Ream’s Kitchen Designer, was able to design Mr and Mrs C’s kitchen which came to life on the 3D software Ream uses for kitchen design. When it came to selecting the kitchen, Lara is an expert, she was thorough and an incredibly knowledgeable kitchen designer. We were never rushed in our decision; she listened to what we wanted. It was refreshing as our experience of other companies was not so pleasant. Ream has a very good range to choose from which brought our kitchen to life. The kitchen design had ingenious with clever storage ideas which ensured our kitchen was better organised. We were surprised with how much storage was possible especially as before I had only one drawer and a huge fridge freezer which reduced our worktop space. The installation was quick too. The team were considerate of our needs and asked if they had permission to park on our driveway. There was no dust or mess to come back to each evening and the rubbish was all collected too. Within two weeks the kitchen was complete. Reams customer service was prompt and outstanding. When things did go wrong, Ream was quick to rectify and communicate with us what was going on. One was the delivery of three doors which were drilled wrong and the other was the extractor. Emma, Ream’s Project Coordinator apologised and updated us on what was happening through calls and emails. “It’s the best kitchen we have ever had!” Mr & Mrs C say, we are so happy with it.

Family Basement Renovation

Laura Sehn Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with grey walls, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.