Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry After

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Custom Countertops

Custom Metal Home

Stainless Steel top in laundry room
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls and beige floor.

Main Floor Update - Laundry Room After

Showhomes of the Main Line

The client wanted a happier looking place to do the laundry that was well organized, free from clutter and pretty to look at. The wallpaper and lighting is from Serena & Lily. It creates the happy feeling, The built-in cabinets ad the function and clear the clutter. The new energy efficient appliances do the work.

Kitchen and Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Historical Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

New Mudroom entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

Pantries and mud room storage in laundry room.
Large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

South Dakota Riverfront Home

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey walls.

Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series

Yankee Barn Homes

The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Mudroom/Laundry Room Chris Foster Photography
Mid-sized traditional laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room/Dog Wash

User

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.

Saline Home Renovation

Bredernitz Professional Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Classic English Boot Room | Ashurst House

Humphrey Munson

A curious quirk of the long-standing popularity of open plan kitchen /dining spaces is the need to incorporate boot rooms into kitchen re-design plans. We all know that open plan kitchen – dining rooms are absolutely perfect for modern family living but the downside is that for every wall knocked through, precious storage space is lost, which can mean that clutter inevitably ensues. Designating an area just off the main kitchen, ideally near the back entrance, which incorporates storage and a cloakroom is the ideal placement for a boot room. For families whose focus is on outdoor pursuits, incorporating additional storage under bespoke seating that can hide away wellies, walking boots and trainers will always prove invaluable particularly during the colder months. A well-designed boot room is not just about storage though, it’s about creating a practical space that suits the needs of the whole family while keeping the design aesthetic in line with the rest of the project. With tall cupboards and under seating storage, it’s easy to pack away things that you don’t use on a daily basis but require from time to time, but what about everyday items you need to hand? Incorporating artisan shelves with coat pegs ensures that coats and jackets are easily accessible when coming in and out of the home and also provides additional storage above for bulkier items like cricket helmets or horse-riding hats. In terms of ensuring continuity and consistency with the overall project design, we always recommend installing the same cabinetry design and hardware as the main kitchen, however, changing the paint choices to reflect a change in light and space is always an excellent idea; thoughtful consideration of the colour palette is always time well spent in the long run. Lastly, a key consideration for the boot rooms is the flooring. A hard-wearing and robust stone flooring is essential in what is inevitably an area of high traffic.

Kitchen and porch updates

L.G. Flint, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Full height fitted cabinetry with hanging space, belfast sink, granite worktops
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, travertine floors and grey benchtop.

Showhouse on the Green

Julianne Stirling

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey 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.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

O'Neill

Kitchens of Diablo

Painted Green Cabinets, Laundry Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Spaulding Green House

Elite Designs International, Ltd.

Kelsey Gene Photography
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

Dog food station Photo by Ron Garrison
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.