Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Utility room

Gemma Dudgeon Interiors

Shaker kitchen style and soft pink walls in the utility room
Transitional laundry room in Buckinghamshire with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, pink floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Beautiful gray laundry room

Jean Stoffer Design, Ltd

Stoffer Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Dearborn Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Southwood Gardens

Metre Squared Architecture

Ground floor side extension to accommodate garage, storage, boot room and utility room. A first floor side extensions to accommodate two extra bedrooms and a shower room for guests. Loft conversion to accommodate a master bedroom, en-suite and storage.

London Garden Room

Eckford Chong Design

This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.

Poplar Lane | Oakdale Residence 5

Lafferty Communities

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Vintage Glamour

LeAnne Bunnell Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized country galley utility room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

LAUNDRY ROOM | GUEST BATH | Contemporary Home Remodel Part Two

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

DESIGN BUILD REMODEL | Laundry Room and Guest Bath Remodel | FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC. This completely transformed 3500+ sf family dream home sits atop the gorgeous hills of Calabasas, CA and celebrates the strategic and eclectic merging of contemporary and mid-century modern styles with the earthy touches of a world traveler! Home to an active family, including three dogs, a cat, two kids, and a constant stream of friends and family, when considering the LAUNDRY ROOM AND GUEST BATH, our focus was on high function, durability, and organization! AS SEEN IN Better Homes and Gardens BEFORE & AFTER | 10 page feature and COVER | Spring 2016 Photography by Riley Jamison

Whistler Chalet

lee luxford a+d

Kristen McGaughey Photography
This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lake Home Remodel | Kitchen | Living Room | Bathroom

Western Products

Bringing the same elements from the kitchen and living room into this bathroom/laundry combination unifies this home by giving it a consistent theme.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.

The Charles House

Z+ Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Creemore Laundry Room

Meghan Carter Design Inc.

Photography by Valerie Wilcox
Small country single-wall laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

South of Broad

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

william quarles photographer
Large transitional galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Classic Appeal

The Myers Touch

We created a bespoke utility room that created easy access and sight to everything in storage
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

San Mateo, full home remodel

JPM Construction

Midcentury utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and red benchtop.

Little Holmby Laundry, Mudroom & Pantry

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Nicole Leone
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Fremont Residence

J Korsbon Designs

BRANDON STENGEL
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, pink walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Terrazzo Benchtops and Solid Surface Benchtops

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.