Holland Park W14: complete renovation, ground and upper floor extensions

A stylish but highly functional utility room with full height painted handbuilt custom cabinets along one wall, matching the wall colour, concealing appliances and providing lots of storage. The opposite wall has handbuilt base units with a painted pale blue finish, a large Belfast sink and a ceiling mounted Sheila Maid clothes airer, in keeping with the age of the property but also found in modern houses as very practical. At the end of the utility room a sliding door reveals a cloakroom and allows natural light through. Wide oak plank flooring runs through to the cloakroom. Photo: Pippa Wilson Photography

Ramsden Reno

BSW Design

Nicole Millard
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ramsden Reno

BSW Design

Nicole Millard
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Main Level Laundry Room

Cedars Woodworking & Renovations

As part of the kitchen remodel, we were able to relocate the washer and dryer into a more convenient location on the main living level. Custom cabinetry was built to match the rest of the kitchen remodel, and were designed to easily fit these appliances. When not in use, they hide away behind the cabinet doors, keeping a clean, uncluttered appearance throughout the kitchen. Photo via Mike VerVelde

Miramar Kitchen Makeover

Honour Creative

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Addition Multi Purpose Room

Shoreline Ornamental Iron

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Sims

The Keyser Group, LLC

Laundry closet was reduced down to half the size, and a stack-able washer and dryer used. This gave us more room in the kitchen for cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional laundry cupboard in Burlington with light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Küche extra matt

Holz Total

Ulrike Harbach
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Dortmund with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Style Home | Tuscaloosa, AL

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

A laundry room featuring counter space with bar seating and a blue ceramic tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a large u-shaped laundry room in Birmingham with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Maison en Blanc New Build

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Rob Karosis
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Modern and Open Kitchen/Living Room

Harbour Towne Construction

A small mudroom/laundry room has direct exterior access.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

St. Simons Retreat

Dove Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Springbank Renovation

Marvel Cabinetry & Renovations

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Clarity Construction Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Kitchen to Mud Room

RBuilder Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Fort Collins historic ranch addition and basement remodel

Associates in Building and Design, Ltd

Jane Spencer
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Lake Geneva Home - Lake Geneva

Bella Tile and Stone

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Bathroom + Laundry renovation

Sublime Spaces

DMF Images
Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood 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.