Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mullet Lake Timber Design

Edgewater Design Group

We love it when a home becomes a family compound with wonderful history. That is exactly what this home on Mullet Lake is. The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room and it lacked some of the efficiencies and luxuries enjoyed in permanent residences. The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating additional space on the second level, increasing views of the lake, moving interior spaces and the need to increase the ceiling heights on the main level. All these changes led for the need to start over or at least keep what we could and add to it. The home had an excellent foundation, in more ways than one, so we started from there. It was important to our client to create a northern Michigan cottage using low maintenance exterior finishes. The interior look and feel moved to more timber beam with pine paneling to keep the warmth and appeal of our area. The home features 2 master suites, one on the main level and one on the 2nd level with a balcony. There are 4 additional bedrooms with one also serving as an office. The bunkroom provides plenty of sleeping space for the grandchildren. The great room has vaulted ceilings, plenty of seating and a stone fireplace with vast windows toward the lake. The kitchen and dining are open to each other and enjoy the view. The beach entry provides access to storage, the 3/4 bath, and laundry. The sunroom off the dining area is a great extension of the home with 180 degrees of view. This allows a wonderful morning escape to enjoy your coffee. The covered timber entry porch provides a direct view of the lake upon entering the home. The garage also features a timber bracketed shed roof system which adds wonderful detail to garage doors. The home’s footprint was extended in a few areas to allow for the interior spaces to work with the needs of the family. Plenty of living spaces for all to enjoy as well as bedrooms to rest their heads after a busy day on the lake. This will be enjoyed by generations to come.

Claremont Plan

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Large laundry room with a large sink, black cabinetry and plenty of room for folding and hanging clothing.
Inspiration for a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Vanderlip / North Tustin

Passionate Palette Staging & Design

Design ideas for a traditional dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home Build in North Boise

Solitude Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse New Build

User

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and blue benchtop.

Evergreen Ranch

Emily Tucker Design, Inc

Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Refined Rustic

Kristy Cameron Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Country Manor

Carrick Custom Home Design

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and marble benchtops.

Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse

New England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group

Eddie Day
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Cape Cod in Del Mar

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Hermitage

Legacy Custom Homes

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011

B&S Woodworking Inc.

Lubbock parade homes 2011..
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ruffner Lane Home

Executive Developers, LLC

Laundry room off of 2nd floor catwalk
Large scandinavian u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen in the Canyon

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Jett Rd Spec House

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Westlake New Build

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

On The Backstretch - Laundry Room

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This laundry room is a modern take on the traditional style with a fun pop of color, an apron sink and farmhouse-inspired tile flooring.
Design ideas for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Orono Deer Hill Preserve

John Kraemer & Sons

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

Hidden cat litter storage in a large laundry room with extensive cabinetry and full sink. Creamy white shaker cabinets and farmhouse/industrial inspired brushed nickel hardware. The natural stone tile flooring incorporates the burgundy color found elsewhere in the home.

All Cabinet Styles Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Floor

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.