Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, carpet, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Builder: Carl M. Hansen Companies - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laguna Laundry Room

California Closets of Tennessee

Blending clean lines, ample storage and a simple work space, this functional room provides efficient organization.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Primary Suite Addition in Reston, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

Schroeder Design/Build designed a large-scale room addition, creating an owner’s suite that included a primary bedroom, large walk-in closet, primary bathroom, and first floor laundry facility. The new layout was large enough to accommodate the client's primary living needs on the first floor.

CLASSIC-FS | FRAME-H

Leicht Küchen AG

http://www.leicht.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Christmas at the Springs

Rycenga Building Center

Designer: Julie Mausolf Contractor: Bos Homes Photography: Alea Paul
Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Yaeger Family Home

Design Craft Homes Inc

Photo of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Built-in Ironing board

Cabinets & Designs

This kitchen offers the convenience of having everything you need at your disposal without compromising the appearance. It's features are built-in and can be collapsed and out of sight.

Laundry Room Addition in Loveland

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Transitional l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, orange walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Linden Hills Second Story Addition

Homes And Such LLC

The landing now features a more accessible workstation courtesy of the modern addition. Taking advantage of headroom that was previously lost due to sloped ceilings, this cozy office nook boasts loads of natural light with nearby storage that keeps everything close at hand. Large doors to the right provide access to upper level laundry, making this task far more convenient for this active family. The landing also features a bold wallpaper the client fell in love with. Two separate doors - one leading directly to the master bedroom and the other to the closet - balance the quirky pattern. Atop the stairs, the same wallpaper was used to wrap an access door creating the illusion of a piece of artwork. One would never notice the knob in the lower right corner which is used to easily open the door. This space was truly designed with every detail in mind to make the most of a small space.

Basement Laundry Room

Four Blocks South

Inspiration for a country laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry, Mudroom and Doggie shower in action!

Tina Moizer Designs

New 'Doggie shower' in action!
Mid-sized eclectic dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

New Modern Construction Home

Amy Laner Anjo Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Denver with beige walls and carpet.

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

AJ Madison

Design: Doreen Chambers Interiors Appliances: Electrolux
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ross Street

Amato Architecture

Appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinetry with large counters above for folding, disguise the room's original purpose. Secret chutes from the boy's room, makes sure laundry makes it way to the washer/dryer with very little urging. Photography: Ramona d'Viola

Home Renovation

Wheelers Ltd

Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Christchurch with a single-bowl sink, beige walls and linoleum floors.

Laundry Room gets a Multi-Use Overhaul

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This previous laundry room got an overhaul makeover with a kitchenette addition for a large family. The extra kitchen space allows this family to have multiple cooking locations for big gatherings, while also still providing a large laundry area and storage.

Industrial Country Chic Laundry Room

R. Apple & Co.

This room was a clean slate and need storage, counter space for folding and hanging place for drying clothes. To add interest to the neutral walls, I added faux brick wall panels and painted them the same shade as the rest of the walls.

Perpich/Layshock Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls and linoleum floors.

Boston Condo

Leslie Saul & Associates

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Linoleum Floors and Carpet

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.