Dave Rempel
Large scandinavian u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry room

Johnston Design Group

Small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Broomfield Farmhouse

Copper Homes Limited

Shutter Avenue Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Total Home

Braaten Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Olive Remodel

Akar ARchiTecture

Sanjay Jani
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Contemporary Home

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)

Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal

Mauk Cabinets by Design

This is easily our most stunning job to-date. If you didn't have the chance to walk through this masterpiece in-person at the 2016 Dayton Homearama Touring Edition, these pictures are the next best thing. We supplied and installed all of the cabinetry for this stunning home built by G.A. White Homes. We will be featuring more work in the upcoming weeks, so check back in for more amazing photos! Designer: Aaron Mauk Photographer: Dawn M Smith Photography Builder: G.A. White Homes

Full House Remodel

Precision Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Chalk Ridge

Emily Roose Interiors

A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.

Pantry

Mulberry's Design House

Mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms

Mariano & Co., LLC

Mid-sized transitional laundry room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry

Nathan Potratz Custom Carpentry

Stained cabinets with tall appliances worked well with the rustic stone flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large industrial galley utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Contemporary Custom Home

Brentwell Construction LTD

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

Steve Gray Renovations Inc.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey walls.

Winchester, MA Whole Home Transformation

Morse Constructions

Our team helped a growing family transform their recent house purchase into a home they love. Working with architect Tom Downer of Downer Associates, we opened up a dark Cape filled with small rooms and heavy paneling to create a free-flowing, airy living space. The “new” home features a relocated and updated kitchen, additional baths, a master suite, mudroom and first floor laundry – all within the original footprint. Photo: Mary Prince Photography

Village of West Clay/Laundry Room

Worthington Design & Remodeling

The updated laundry room offers clean, fresh lines, easy to maintain granite counter tops and a unique, penny round mosaic porcelain tiled back splash. The stacking washer and dryer freed up storage space on either side of the unit to add more cabinets and a working area. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Laundry Room

Fairview Custom Homes

Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Dark Wood Cabinets

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.