Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park

Kitchen Shack

Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition

Katie Hutchison Studio

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

Onslow Gardens

Aube Interiors

This is an example of a small laundry room in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Closets of Virginia

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Weston Laundry Room

Carriagetown Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Fairy Lake Retreat

Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Mid-sized modern laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Classic Rosedale

Four Blocks South

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Modern Luxury with a View

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Laundry room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Family Room

Tali Hardonag Architect

Mountain View laundry station A barn door slides close when needed to hide the stacked washer/dryer and a cubby for the pet dog
Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops and grey benchtop.

Boca II Project

Dream Finders Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

2015 Tour of Homes- M&S Resources

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Brandon Morett- Morett Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem

GDC Construction

GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Photo of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Light & Airy Laundry

Dwell Design Co

Large transitional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

Laundry Room

Shore-Built Construction, Inc.

Photo by S. LeClair.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Shenandoah Cabinetry

Lowe's - Moreno Valley, Ca

Breckenridge Maple Natural Laundry SHENANDOAH CABINETRY available at #Lowes Moreno Valley http://shenandoahcabinetry.com/ http://www.lowes.com/KitchenandBath

Tuttle Projects

Reliance

D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Large modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Closets of Virginia

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room

User

Laundry and Butlers Pantry matched with beautiful light wooden flooring.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Light Hardwood 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.