After the renovation, the dogs have their own personal bowls and a customized washing area for when they come in from outside. The standing height dog washing station includes a Sterling shower base and Delta wall mount hand shower for easy washing without back pain. Even better, the lower cabinet opens up exposing retractable stairs for the retrievers’ easy access to bathing. An Elkay under mount sink for fresh water and easy draining was complimented by a Kohler Purist Lavatory faucet. These dogs quite possibly are the only ones with their own under mount sink! Plato Prelude cabinets provide plenty of cabinet space for dog food and other items. One golden retriever and four flat coated retrievers = a lot of food storage needs! To the left of the washing station is a food prep area and a medication storage location to keep everything organized. Porcelain fired earth ceramics 18" field tile was installed for a durable floor. An LG Hi-Macs Volcanics Solid Surface material was used on the counter tops featuring built-in food bowls. The dogs love the new amenities but the homeowners have a spectacular kitchen, improved dining/coffee experience, an efficient flow from the kitchen to the backyard, and functional designs to make their life easier.

Oakland Ave

EuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry room with raised washer dryer, white cabinets, drawer slide

Steve

Laundry Room with raised washer and dryer. The drawers eliminate the need to bend at the waist. The cabinets are made of maple and painted white with Benjamin Moore Satin Impervo. Feel free to ask any questions! Steve Obarowski

Home Renovation, Boston, MA

kelly mcguill home

kyle caldwell
This is an example of a country single-wall utility room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

3 Barn Farm

Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Santa Monica

Haefele Design

Mark Lohman
This is an example of a beach style laundry room in Los Angeles with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets and white cabinets.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey floor, black benchtop and grey walls.

DSSecretClient

Amy Storm & Company

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Alden Renovation & Addition

DesignCrossover, LLC

Construction by J.T. Delaney Construction, LLC | Photography by Jared Kuzia
Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hinsdale Showhouse

Cynthia Lynn Photography

Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Home Inspiration

Insidesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and green walls.

North Shore Gem

Leah Bolger Design

Photo of a transitional laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Preppy Classic Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Ravine laundry/mudroom

Plain & Posh

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Laundry room

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Traditional Coastal Pantry, Laundry & Office Design Chocowinity, NC

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Mistie Liles of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Raleigh, NC collaborated with Frank McLawhorn to design a coastal inspired pantry, laundry and office featuring a combination of Merillat Classic and Merillat Basics cabinetry. The designs for the laundry, pantry and office blend the Merillat Classic Marlin door style in a Cotton finish with the Merillat Basics Collins Birch door style in Cotton. The countertops in the laundry and pantry area are solid wood Maple Butcher Block. Photos courtesy of ShowSpaces Photography.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition

Duke Renovations

The unique utility sink adds interest and color to the new laundry/craft room.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Open Cabinets

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.