Color: Almada-Tira-Cinzento
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, yellow walls and cork floors.

Mindy's Kitchen

HDR Remodeling Inc.

HDR Remodeling Inc. specializes in classic East Bay homes. Whole-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, garage and basement conversions are our specialties. Our start-to-finish process -- from design concept to permit-ready plans to production -- will guide you along the way to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget and take the uncertainty and stress out of remodeling your home. Our philosophy -- and passion -- is to help our clients make their remodeling dreams come true.

Riverview Condo

Haskell Interiors

This transitional laundry room starts with a cork floor underneath and provides plenty of storage and counterspace for folding and sorting clothes. The serpentine track system adds function while providing visual interest.

Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Photo of a laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, cork floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Fairway Addition

Kara Kersten Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, cork floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Sophisticated Glamour

Karla Billey Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, cork floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Design Ideas

Floors with Flair

Cork is a great option for Green Friendly families. Affordable & beautiful!!! This can be used in most spaces of a Home.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and cork floors.

Fairway Addition

Kara Kersten Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, cork floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Photo of a laundry room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, cork floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Cork Floors

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.