Holland Park W14: complete renovation, ground and upper floor extensions

A stylish but highly functional utility room with full height painted handbuilt custom cabinets along one wall, matching the wall colour, concealing appliances and providing lots of storage. The opposite wall has handbuilt base units with a painted pale blue finish, a large Belfast sink and a ceiling mounted Sheila Maid clothes airer, in keeping with the age of the property but also found in modern houses as very practical. At the end of the utility room a sliding door reveals a cloakroom and allows natural light through. Wide oak plank flooring runs through to the cloakroom. Photo: Pippa Wilson Photography

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Southlake New Build 2020

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Idlewild Contemporary

DW Distinctive Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Muswell N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

The aim was to create a large full width extension at the rear of the house with full views of the garden. We also created new openings, with the older parts of the building, to allow as much daylight as possible into these darker areas.

3170 Crayton Rd. Naples FL 34103

Dante DiSabato

Matt Steeves
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

4 Sorrento

Blend Residential Designs

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

"the welsh house"

New Old, LLC

Dustin Peck Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Legacy Ridge Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

A laundry room doesn't need to be boring. This client wanted a cheerful color in her laundry room. We concealed many of her utilitarian items behind closed doors and removed the clutter. What a nice space to launder and fold or hang clothes.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Grosenbacher Custom Homes

Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

North York family home

avenue design inc

Aia photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room - Jade

2id Interiors

Clean and Bright Modern Laundry Room. White Laundry Sink. Glass Tiles walls. Photo By Emilio Collavino
This is an example of a small contemporary laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sunset Drive

Superstition Cabinets

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hanover Remodel

Greg Jeffers Custom Homes

Laundry Room Photographer: Lauren Brown
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Light & Airy Laundry

Dwell Design Co

This is an example of a large transitional galley 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.

Weston Laundry Room

Carriagetown Kitchens

Design ideas for 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.

Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO

Hibbs Homes

The mudroom in this modern farmhouse is made with custom cubbies and expansive storage.
Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Surrey House

The Wood Works

Photo of a small modern u-shaped utility room in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

New Addition Multi Purpose Room

Shoreline Ornamental Iron

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Laundry + Mud Room

Ware Architecture Studio

Ginny Avants
Expansive modern galley utility room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and solid surface benchtops.

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.