This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.

Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath

Courtney Thomas Design

We reimagined a closed-off room as a mighty mudroom with a pet spa for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2020. It features a dog bath with Japanese tile and a dog-bone drain, storage for the kids’ gear, a dog kennel, a wi-fi enabled washer/dryer, and a steam closet. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/pasadena-showcase-pet-friendly-mudroom/

Mills Lake

The Artisan Company

Laundry/craft room.
This is an example of a transitional utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Customized Laundry/Mud Room with Desk, Utility Sink, and Storage Solutions

Keystone Building Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Hopetoun Street

Provincial Kitchens

Sue Stubbs
Inspiration for a mid-sized country laundry cupboard in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, a drop-in sink, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Glendale

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Photography: Lance Holloway
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kitchen K

BACK Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Dollingston

Shalford Interiors

Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.

Sophisticated Mudroom and Garage

Heacock builders inc.

the mudroom was even with the first floor and included an interior stairway down to the garage level. Careful consideration was taken into account when laying out the wall and ceiling paneling to make sure all the beads align.

Granite Mountains Springs Ranch

Karissa Mae Wade Design

Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

South Orange Grove

Chelsea Design + Construction

Laundry Room with Stackable Washer and Dryer.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and porcelain floors.

MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE

Passacantando Architects AIA

Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath

Courtney Thomas Design

HA III

Tennessee Valley Homes, INC

Inspiration for a country dedicated laundry room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Prior Lake Whole House Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
This is an example of a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seaview Is the Best View

KBG Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Canton Remodel - Lisa Zompa

Kitchen Views at National Lumber

Designed by Lisa Zompa; Photography by Nat Rea
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mud Room Reinvented

CG&S Design-Build

Tommy Kile 2014
This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lady and the Damp: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Concrete Benchtops

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.