Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Laundry Room

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Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

Baskets on the open shelves help to keep things in place and organized. Simple Ikea base cabinets house the sink plumbing and a large tub for recycling.

Laundry and Sewing room

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small single-wall utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.

Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Centers

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Broward Custom Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Johnston Street

Pasco Design

This laundry has many traditional features while still feeling fresh and light. Tying in with the other rooms it boasts antique brass finishes and patterned tiles. The cabinetry has been kept quite traditional, with each piece being hand painted to give the feeling that it has been there for years.

The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington

Cascade West Development

The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Forest Trail Townhome

Timberland Homes

Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Attadale

Brian Burke Homes

Shutter Works Photography
Large traditional galley utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops and travertine floors.

Cottage Laundry

Studio West

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wimberly

Oliver Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, beige walls and travertine floors.

Laundry Room

Beacon Rock Custom Builders

This is an example of a mediterranean galley utility room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Sroufe Alta Wyoming Retreat

B&B Builders

Inspiration for a country l-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Mud Room - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage

Cascade West Development

The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. for the Clark County Parade of Homes 2016. As soon as you pass under the timber framed entry and through the custom 8ft tall double-doors you’re immersed in a landscape of high ceilings, sharp clean lines, soft light and sophisticated trim. The expansive foyer you’re standing in offers a coffered ceiling of 12ft and immediate access to the central stairwell. Procession to the Great Room reveals a wall of light accompanied by every angle of lush forest scenery. Overhead a series of exposed beams invite you to cross the room toward the enchanting, tree-filled windows. In the distance a coffered-box-beam ceiling rests above a dining area glowing with light, flanked by double islands and a wrap-around kitchen, they make every meal at home inclusive. The kitchen is composed to entertain and promote all types of social activity; large work areas, ubiquitous storage and very few walls allow any number of people, large or small, to create or consume comfortably. An integrated outdoor living space, with it’s large fireplace, formidable cooking area and built-in BBQ, acts as an extension of the Great Room further blurring the line between fabricated and organic settings. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Laundry

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

Laundry room with Crystal Cabinets - Knotty Alder wood. Custom sink stand
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Centers

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Broward Custom Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.

Jim and Rebecca's Home

T.A. French - Custom Builder

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Basket shelves

Johannings Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Travertine 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.