Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.

Laundry Room/Mudroom

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo of a large country l-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Old World European Stone and Stucco New Construction Lake Geneva

Orren Pickell Building Group

Linda Oyama Bryan
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Laundry that can function as a butlers pantry when needed
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Los Gatos Contemporary Farmhouse

King Visual Design Inc.

Although this laundry room is a small scale, the white finish on cabinets and mix of white and grey glass insets keep this room feeling roomy. A wall mounted Perrin and Rowe sink faucet is shown below a chrome finish clothes bar for hang drying clothes

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Abbey Flooring & Design

Mid-sized transitional laundry room in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modern Pump hill condominium

Method Residential Design

High gloss cabinetry accented by the simple clean lines of the ceramic tile backs plash and stainless steel under mount laundry sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House

Interior Archaeology

Photographed by Karol Steczkowski
Inspiration for a beach style utility room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large country single-wall laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Enchantress Cottage

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Hidden away Utility Room
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in Kent with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bespoke, Secret utility room! Doors hide a sink, water softener and the washing machine & tumble dryer! Chris Kemp
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

White Laundry Room / Mud Room Combination

Denise Quade Design

Classic white cabinets were used in this large laundry room/ mudroom combination. A drop zone was added near the door from the garage to collect keys/phones/etc. Limestone wood looking tile was used on the floor. Grey walls, white cabinets, and soapstone countertops add storage and a classic look.

Hidden Laundry Room

Moda Interiors

Feature Trim: Briggs Veneer Innato Virginia Walnut; White Benchtop: Quantum Quartz White Swirl 40mm. White Cabinetry: Bonlex IHCO White Gloss. Floor Tiles: Milano Stone Limestone Mistral. Miele Appliances. Photography: DMax Photography Photography: DMax Photography

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Floor Decorators Carpet One

Mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Champion Lakes Residence

Studio Seventy Four

Photos by Michael Conroy, Silverstone Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Atlanta Cottage

Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC

Christy Fassnacht
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Laundry that can function as a butlers pantry when needed
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hopkins

Menendez Architects PC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Tidewater Plantation - Frinks Court - Custom Home

Babb Custom Homes

Scott Smallin
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.