Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place

With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.

Casual yet refined, Wayne, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Summerfield Vineyard Home

R & K Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room Remodel

Board by Board Design

The laundry room features Soapstone countertops and a basketweave travetine wainscot Photo Credit: Bella Vita Photography
Large country galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Silas Lacey

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Escavera Cove - Flintrock

Integrity Builders

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Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sundance Valley

Level Ground Enterprise, LLC

Jenn Cohen
This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beaded inset cabinets.

New laundry Area

Reliable Quality Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls

Cabinets & Designs

This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.

Fort Langley custom home

F. M. Construction Ltd

SeeVirtual Marketing & Photography www.seevirtual360.com
This is an example of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, beige walls, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Can't Tame a Wild Thing

Morrison Interiors

Brett Hickman
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laurel Haven Homes Award Winning Luxury Home on Lake Travis

Laurel Haven Homes

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Laundry Room

Sutherlands

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Point Loma, Spanish Style Kitchen, Laundry, Bath & Family Room Remodel

Payte Miller Interiors

John Christenson Photographer
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Tanglewood

M the Builders

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New laundry Area

Reliable Quality Construction Inc.

Mid-sized traditional laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Mediterranean

Integrity Luxury Homes

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Understated Nantucket Luxury

Ridge Creek Custom Homes

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Starr Laundry room

Danmar Cabinet Company

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Beige Walls

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.