Todd Tully Danner, AIA
Inspiration for a laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights

Restoration Ryann

This mudroom was yellow and dingy with obviously laminate faux wood flooring. In addition to the structural shoring up we did on this 1913 property, we added Montauk blue slate flooring (reads somewhere between green, blue, and gray) as well as painted bead board and pegs in two custom colors from Farrow & Ball and Behr. Instantly turned the space from sterile to inviting.

Crooked Lake Cottage

Edgewater Design Group

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Francois Gagne
Photo of a large beach style dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, black floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country dedicated laundry room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern makeover included a second story addition, exterior and full gut renovation. Clean lines, and natural materials adorn this home with some striking modern art pieces. This functional laundry room features custome built-in cabinetry with raised washer and dryer, a drop in utility sink and a large folding table.

Country Home

Grace Hill Design

Landmark Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

A craftsman

Troy Mock Architects

Arts and crafts laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink and slate floors.

Laundry/Mudroom Renovation Northfield

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited

This is an example of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Alphington Home

smarterBATHROOMS+

David Russell
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Perfection - Laundry

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

If you've got to laundry anyway, why not make your laundry room a place where you like to spend time? This gorgeous space has tons of storage courtesy of Allen's Fine Woodworking and Medallion Cabinetry. The Divinity paint looks divine on maple wood in the Lancaster door style. Drawers and laundry bins for days!

Rocky Springs

Keystone Custom Homes

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse Styled Back Entry

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Barbara Bircher, CKD designed this Laundry/Mud room with the understanding that first impressions are very important. With three exterior doors leading into this room, it was most often the entry used by friends and family. Because the family needed individual storage to be more organized, we replaced the closet with a boot bench and lockers. A place for everything and everything in its place as it is said. The warm maple cabinetry and honed granite countertops created the inviting entry they wanted to welcome their guests while the natural slate floor can handle the toughest Minnesota winter.

Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

Laundry in the basement bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with blue walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ossie Lodge

Baratto Brothers Construction

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cottage Remodel

Wilco Bos: Design + Remodels

This laundry room used to have a side by side washer and dryer. To make the room more functional, a Kohler cast iron laundry tub was installed next to a stacked washer and dryer.

Hudson Yards Residence

Studioteka Design, LLC

Custom walk in closets were designed by Studioteka for the primary bedroom and guest bedroom, and a custom laundry room was also designed for the space with a side-by-side configuration and folding, hanging, and storage space above and on either side. The team measured the number of linear feet of different types of hanging (long vs. short) as well as optimizing storage for jewelry, shoes, purses, and other items. Our custom pull detail can be found on all the drawers, bringing a seamless, clean, and organized look to the space.

Key Moss

Haigh Architects

A lovingly restored Georgian farmhouse in the heart of the Lake District. Our shared aim was to deliver an authentic restoration with high quality interiors, and ingrained sustainable design principles using renewable energy.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with wood benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.