Photosynthesis Studio
Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom

Simply Home Decorating

Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Kitchen Projects

Factory Direct Renovations Group

This is an example of a large single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

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.

Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.

E Builders - The Westbrook

E Builders Homes

Zach Molino
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, blue cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Casually Elegant Custom Home- Naperville IL

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Collingwood (custom home)

Elle Peters Design

A classic, modern farmhouse custom home located in Calgary, Canada.
Country galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Tudor Estate Update

EASA Architecture

Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, beige benchtop, porcelain floors and terrazzo benchtops.

Laundry Room in North Reading MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

This laundry room is part of our Country Club Kitchen Remodel project in North Reading MA. The cabinets are Tedd Wood Cabinetry in Monument Gray with brushed satin nickel hardware. The compact Bosch washer and dryer are installed on a raised platform to allow space for drawers below that hold their laundry baskets. The tall cabinets provide additional storage for cleaning supplies. The porcelain tile floor is Norgestone Novebell Slate.

South Surrey Custom Build

Friendly Decorator

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room

Plain & Posh

Photo of a mid-sized country utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Travis Country Home

Skelly Build

Laundry: All of the current cabinetry and floor tile were demoed out and replaced with new custom-built ones with a drop zone and uppers. The new cabinetry was painted to a timeless white semi-gloss color. New white oak countertops with a 2-inch thickness were laid on top of that. The team at Etch along with the owner chose a wooden oak top because of its natural finish and cost-efficiency.

Mudroom-Laundry Room

Parker & Company

After, functional laundry area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Storage Design

Closets2Envy

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

3502 Grennoch Lane

BAS Concepts LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Porcelain Floors and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.