We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.

Raleigh Transitional

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.

St. Paul Mudroom

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floor.

BASEMENT RENOVATION

Build Forward Design & Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Portland with laminate floors, brown floor and coffered.

Affirmations of Morris

H2 Design Studio

Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies

Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Custom Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Norton Commons Basement Renovation

Bailey Remodeling and Construction LLC

Bill Worley
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Louisville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful New Open Floor Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large modern galley laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mudroom

KannCept Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with blue walls, white cabinets, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

Columbus Ohio Kitchen Remodel (2)

Kitchen Kraft

Photo of a large country laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and a double-bowl sink.

Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

ProSource Wholesale of Buffalo

Large transitional single-wall utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Miradero on Lake Hartwell

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Laundry Room
Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bend Custom Home Build

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

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Waters Edge Renovations

Laundry Room Remodel With New Shiplap, Cabinets, Butcher Block Shelves & Folding Table
Mid-sized traditional laundry room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room Makeover

Linen & Elm Creative Services

Beadboard walls. Custom made cabinets. Custom wood folding shelf addition. Modern farmhouse style. By Snazzy Little Things
Design ideas for a small country galley laundry room in Cleveland with black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Westminster Laundry Room Remodel

Julia Zettler Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Orewa New Build - Kitchen, Scullery & Laundry

Moda Kitchens

Chris Hope
Large contemporary galley laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate 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.