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Laundry Room

Closet Factory

Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.

Hoboken Brownstone - Laundry Room

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

Photo credit: Blackstock Photography
Design ideas for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and light hardwood floors.

City Condo in the Sky

HSH Interiors

Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Closet Laundry

Lowe's Home Improvement

Make a closet laundry space work harder and look better by surrounding the washer and dryer with smart solutions.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Charlotte with wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop and green walls.

Chestnut Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Photography: Ben Gebo
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

ASID Showcase House Laundry

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension

N&K Interiors

Inspiration for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

2017 ARDA - Indoor Living - Visbeen Architects, Inc. (1)

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

The residence on the third level of this live/work space is completely private. The large living room features a brick wall with a long linear fireplace and gray toned furniture with leather accents. The dining room features banquette seating with a custom table with built in leaves to extend the table for dinner parties. The kitchen also has the ability to grow with its custom one of a kind island including a pullout table. An ARDA for indoor living goes to Visbeen Architects, Inc. Designers: Visbeen Architects, Inc. with Vision Interiors by Visbeen From: East Grand Rapids, Michigan

| Northwest Hills Modern |

Amy Pearson Design

APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!

Harlem Brownstone Renovation

Bolster

Design-build gut renovation of a Harlem brownstone laundry room. Features wide-plank light hardwood floors and a utility sink.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with an utility sink, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Compact, Corner Laundry Room

SpaceWise Designs

Compact, corner laundry room with low ceilings.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Eye-Land at White Oaks Savanna

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

Pound Ridge Modernl

Trillium Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, white benchtop, grey splashback, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

Photo of a large country u-shaped laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Certified Luxury Builders-41 West-Naples-Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

Small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and a concealed washer and dryer.

Gray Laundry Room

User

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

A Perfect Place For Evertything

California Closets of Indianapolis

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Bamboo 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.