Studioteka was asked to gut renovate a pair of apartments in two historic tenement buildings owned by a client as rental properties in the East Village. Though small in footprint at approximately 262 and 278 square feet, respectively, the units each boast well appointed kitchens complete with custom built shaker-style cabinetry and a full range of appliances including a dishwasher, 4 burner stove with oven, and a full height refrigerator with freezer, and bathrooms with stackable or combined washer/dryer units for busy downtown city dwellers. The shaker style cabinetry also has integrated finger pulls for the drawers and cabinet doors, and so requires no hardware. Our innovative client was a joy to work with, and numerous layouts and options were explored in arriving at the best possible use of the space. The angled wall in the smaller of the two units was a part of this collaborative process as it allowed us to be able to fit a stackable unit in the bathroom while ensuring that we also met ADA adaptable standards. New warm wooden flooring was installed in both units to complement the light, blond color of the cabinets which in turn contrast with the cooler stone countertop and gray wooden backsplash. The same wood for the backsplash is then used on the bathroom floor, where it provides a contrast with the simple, white subway tile, sleek silver hanging rods, and white plumbing fixtures.

Cabin in the Woods Log Accented

Mountain Life and Home of Colorado

This is an example of a small country l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Reimagined

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Craftsman style ADU

Amorphous Studio

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Accessible Master en Suite Addition

Square Deal Construction Company, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Contemporary Mountain Home

Premier Development, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Quarantine

Upstyled Interiors

Combined Rear entry and Laundry, a cost effective and space saving option for a compact home. Photo Credit: Anjie Blair Styling Credit: DFH Property Styling

Solid Vinyl Tile

Coles Fine Flooring

Vinyl tile is the perfect flooring solution for a hardworking mudroom/laundry room.
Inspiration for a large dedicated laundry room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Bright Basement Laundry Room

MAC Renovations LTD.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

North End Boise

Schneider Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boise with grey walls, vinyl floors, grey floor and a stacked washer and dryer.

Whole Home - Oakton VA

Berriz Design Build Group

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

CMD Project Island > Peninsula

Chantelle McNeish Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

For the laundry room, we designed the space to incorporate a new stackable washer and dryer. In addition, we installed new upper cabinets that were extended to the ceiling for additional storage.

Laundry Room Reimagined

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

The Juno

Janus Homes

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Contemporary Killarney Laneway - Vancouver

JDL Homes Vancouver

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

友達、家族の笑顔があつまる家

グッドライフ黒田工務所

みんながつどえる広々としたリビングにしたい。キッチンから見渡せるような配置にしたい。広いパントリーに大きい冷凍庫は必須。大空間を演出する吹抜けから空をみる。１階はナラ、２階はカエデのフロｰリング。家族みんなで動線を考え、快適な間取りに。沢山の理想を詰め込み、たったひとつ建築計画を考えました。そして、家族の想いがまたひとつカタチになりました。

Basement Suite Abbotsford

WF Design + Build

Small traditional galley utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

The Haven by the Bay

Tradewinds Builders, LLC

Beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Stanford, CA - Where Hope Has a Home Charity Project

Alden Miller Interiors

We were honored to be a selected designer for the "Where Hope Has a Home" charity project. At Alden Miller we are committed to working in the community bringing great design to all. Joseph Schell

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.