I designed and assisted the homeowners with the materials, and finish choices for this project while working at Corvallis Custom Kitchens and Baths. Our client (and my former professor at OSU) wanted to have her basement finished. CCKB had competed a basement guest suite a few years prior and now it was time to finish the remaining space. She wanted an organized area with lots of storage for her fabrics and sewing supplies, as well as a large area to set up a table for cutting fabric and laying out patterns. The basement also needed to house all of their camping and seasonal gear, as well as a workshop area for her husband. The basement needed to have flooring that was not going to be damaged during the winters when the basement can become moist from rainfall. Out clients chose to have the cement floor painted with an epoxy material that would be easy to clean and impervious to water. An update to the laundry area included replacing the window and re-routing the piping. Additional shelving was added for more storage. Finally a walk-in closet was created to house our homeowners incredible vintage clothing collection away from any moisture. LED lighting was installed in the ceiling and used for the scones. Our drywall team did an amazing job boxing in and finishing the ceiling which had numerous obstacles hanging from it and kept the ceiling to a height that was comfortable for all who come into the basement. Our client is thrilled with the final project and has been enjoying her new sewing area.

Modern Craftsman

Whittney Parkinson Design

Sarah Shields Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Ellis Avenue

Renaissance Remodeling

Scott Conover
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Boise with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey walls.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Toowong Renovation

Kitchens Brisbane

Clever use of fitting the laundry in behind cabinet doors as paet of the kitchen renovation. Photographed by Darryl Ellwood Photography
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and concrete floors.

Bullsbrook Project

Western Cabinets

Design ideas for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

New Farmhouse - Laundry Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.

Model Remodel

Simple laundry room with storage and functionality
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Infinite Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO

Da Vinci Remodeling, LLC

Libbie Holmes Photography
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

22422 Fairway View Dr., Zachary, La. 70791

Mike Walker and Associates Real Estate,LLC

this laundry room has plenty of space for a side by side washer dryer, plus a full sink and counter for folding clothes. includes lots of cabinets and storage.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Turn key penthouse fit out

Jane Higgins Home Design

Kevin Mcfeely
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Dublin with an undermount sink, white walls and concrete floors.

Park Hill Laundry Room

Ku Interior Design

Brad Nicol Photography
Large contemporary dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and concrete floors.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Waterfront Home

Joni Spear Interior Design

Custom cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams, "Deep Sea Dive" adorn the hard working combined laundry and mud room. The encaustic cement tile does overtime in durability and theatrics.

Love Shack

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

The stylish and function laundry & mudroom space in the Love Shack TV project. This room performs double duties with an area to house coats and shoes with direct access to the outdoor spaces and full laundry facilities. Featuring a custom Slimline Shaker door profile by LTKI painted in Dulux 'Bottle Brush' matt finish perfectly paired with leather cabinet pulls and hooks from MadeMeasure. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photographed By: Tim Turner

Dickinson Estates

Welcome Home Design Group

Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Katie Postel Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white splashback, shiplap splashback and wood walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Concrete 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.