Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Photo of a small arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, cork floors, a stacked washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor, beige walls and white benchtop.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Large transitional single-wall laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

3 Barn Farm

Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room

Studio Fabbri

The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Showplace Home Product Gallery

Custom Kitchen Designs LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Complete Home Renovation

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

Laundry in the basement bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with blue walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Casual yet refined, Wayne, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Addington - Transitional Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

The best of the present and past merge in this distinctive new design inspired by two classic all-American architectural styles. The roomy main floor includes a spacious living room, well-planned kitchen and dining area, large (15- by 15-foot) library and a handy mud room perfect for family living. Upstairs three family bedrooms await. The lower level features a family room, large home theater, billiards area and an exercise room.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry room

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Photo of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Hidden Hills View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Madeline Harper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

New York Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This laundry room is filled with custom cabinetry. The washer and dryer are raised above the floor for easy access and to allow room for laundry baskets below. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Saco / Craftsman Style

Maine Coast Homes

The kitchen isn't the only room worthy of delicious design... and so when these clients saw THEIR personal style come to life in the kitchen, they decided to go all in and put the Maine Coast construction team in charge of building out their vision for the home in its entirety. Talent at its best -- with tastes of this client, we simply had the privilege of doing the easy part -- building their dream home!

Upper NW Hills

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Show House Powder/Laundry

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Christina Wedge Photography
Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, white walls and cork floors.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Cork Floors and Slate 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.