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.

Acton Family Home

Lomax & Chi

playful utility room, with pink cabinets and bright red handles
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall laundry room in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, white walls, cork floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Bella's Home

Create Perfect

This utility room (and WC) was created in a previously dead space. It included a new back door to the garden and lots of storage as well as more work surface and also a second sink. We continued the floor through. Glazed doors to the front and back of the house meant we could get light from all areas and access to all areas of the home.

Гардеробная

Дизайн-студия ARSO

В гардеробной комнате при спальне разместилась не только удобная и эргономичная зона хранения, но и складная гладильная доска, которая прячется в выдвижной ящик комода и стиральная и сушильная машинки.

Minster Residence

Laguna Bamboo

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, a concealed washer and dryer and cork floors.

Master Suite Wing

R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc.

Robert J. Laramie Photography
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall laundry room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Morristown Mid-Century

Gary Rosard Architect

The laundry room makes the most of a tight space and uses penny tile again, this time in blue.
Design ideas for a midcentury laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, cork floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Joinery Bungalow Whole House Remodel

Green Hammer

For this 1920’s bungalow, a comprehensive energy upgrade reduced energy consumption by 50%. Green Hammer worked in collaboration with furniture maker The Joinery to execute the fit and finish of the interiors.

Canterbury

Highdesign

Utility meets mobility. Storage and function both required, both met. Ema Peter Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, cork floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

The Laundry/Pantry/Mudroom provides easy access to the exterior from the adjacent Kitchen.
Mid-sized utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sifton Boulevard Renovation

Morris Cooper Design Inc.

Zoon Photography
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Watermark Cape Cod Showhome 3

Wolf Custom Homes Ltd.

This expansive laundry room with movable island, granite countertops and cork flooring also doubles as a craft room.
Traditional utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Neuwald-Brooks Home

Isaman design, Inc.

Located in the Las Ventanas community of Arroyo Grande, this single family residence was designed and built for a couple who desired a contemporary home that fit into the natural landscape. The design solution features multiple decks, including a large rear deck that is cantilevered out from the house and nestled among the trees. Three corners of the house are mitered and built of glass, offering more views of the wooded lot. Organic materials bring warmth and texture to the space. A large natural stone “spine” wall runs from the front of the house through the main living space. Shower floors are clad in pebbles, which are both attractive and slipresistant. Mount Moriah stone, a type of quartzite, brings texture to the entry, kitchen and sunroom floors. The same stone was used for the front walkway and driveway, emphasizing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

gabriola island passivhaus

DRKdesign

silvija crnjak
Photo of a mid-sized utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

Located just off the Kitchen, the Laundry/Pantry/Mudroom is a continuation of the Kitchen design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, cork floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Acton Family Home

Lomax & Chi

playful utility room, with pink cabinets and bright red handles looking through to the hall coats storage
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall laundry room in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, white walls, cork floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Donnally home remodel

Donnally Architects

Sozinho Photography
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

St Albans Bungalow - Loft / Garage Extension and Internal Renovations

Cherry Architects Limited

utility room with square window
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, cork floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Adding Home Accents with Millwork

Roberts Residential Remodeling

Mid-sized galley laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, cork floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bella's Home

Create Perfect

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Cork 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.