Designs by Amanda Jones Photo by David Bowen
Small country single-wall laundry room in New York with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, brick floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop, grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Large traditional l-shaped laundry room in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Hard working laundry room, perfect for a young family. A generous cubby area has plenty of room to keep shoes and backpacks organized and out of the way. Everything has a place in this warm and inviting laundry room. White Shaker style cabinets to the ceiling hide home staples, and a beautiful Cararra marble is a perfect pair with the pattern tile. The laundry area boasts pull out drying rack drawers, a hanging bar, and a separate laundry sink utilizing under stair space.

Dennis Mayer Photography
Photo of a country single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and yellow walls.

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- 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, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Stephanie London Photography
Small transitional galley utility room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

A laundry room was created by reconfiguring a service area off of the media room. The space was reframed to hold to large washer and 2 large dryers, incorporated floor drains, custom cabinetry and white marble countertops with full sink.

Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
This is an example of a large traditional 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.

Delve into the vintage modern charm of our laundry room design from the Rocky Terrace project by Boxwood Avenue Interiors. Painted in a striking green hue, this space seamlessly combines vintage elements with contemporary functionality. A monochromatic color scheme, featuring Sherwin Williams' "Dried Thyme," bathes the room in a soothing, harmonious ambiance. Vintage-inspired plumbing fixtures and bridge faucets above a classic apron front sink add an intentional touch, while dark oil-rubbed bronze hardware complements timeless shaker cabinets. Beadboard backsplash and a peg rail break up the space beautifully, with a herringbone brick floor providing a classic twist. Carefully curated vintage decor pieces from the Mercantile and unexpected picture lights above artwork add sophistication, making this laundry room more than just utilitarian but a charming, functional space. Let it inspire your own design endeavors, whether a remodel, new build, or a design project that seeks the power of transformation

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Central Coast with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Sarah Shields Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

To add a secondary laundry room upstairs near the bedrooms, we converted his toilet room into this compact, utilitarian space accessed from both his bath and the upstairs hall.