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.

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.

Contemporary Closet

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and slate floors.

Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Suncadia Custom Home

Swiftwater Custom Homes

Design ideas for a country dedicated laundry room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hamptons Historic Residence

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home

Will Johnson Building Company

This is an example of a large eclectic utility room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay

MK Designs LLC

Beaded panel and subway tile installed in laundry area Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot

Visbeen Architects

Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.

Recessed Square Distressed Pine Cabinetry with a ''Nut Brown'' Finish

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Brookhaven I, Andover recessed square door style in distressed pine with a ''Nut Brown'' finish. Caesar Stone's "Jerusalem Sand" honed granite with an eased edge at perimeter.

Oakley Home Builders

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with green cabinets, slate floors, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom

The Creative Kitchen Company

This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Radnor Lake

Mark Poe Builders Inc

Prep Kitchen/Butler Pantry with Laundry Built-Ins
Inspiration for a large country laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige floor and slate floors.

Samsung Appliances

AJ Madison

This simple laundry room is well lit and pleasantly sparse. Light grey cabinets offer plenty of space for this multi-use area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography

Rustic Lake House Retreat | Sammamish, WA

ACH Design LLC

Andrew O'Neill, Clarity Northwest (Seattle)
This is an example of a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Villanova, PA: Mudroom and Laundry Room

Rudloff Custom Builders

Light Blue painted cabinets welcome one into this spacious and cabinet filled multi-purpose Mudroom and Laundry room. Framed beaded board panel cabinet doors and drawers add charm to this busy yet elegant space. Nickel finish vertical pulls through out give an added accent to the painted surface, while coat hooks disappear until they are needed. In the laundry area we are offered a glimpse of the finishes we will be seeing in the home's stunning kitchen. Carrara marble counter top with subway tile back splash adorn the Laundry area and the enclosed stacked washer and dryer are neatly placed within custom cabinets. Flagstone floors lead one out to the French style side door. This home was featured in Philadelphia Magazine August 2014 issue with Tague Lumber to showcase its beauty and excellence. Photo by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Mission Style

Greystone Homes LLC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cooperstown Farmhouse

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Slate 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.