The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.

Franklin

JMH Designs

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Courtsfield Ave.

barlow reid design

Kerri Torrey Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Large transitional single-wall laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

Family Farmhouse

Adams + Beasley Associates

Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.

Palm Beach Waterfront

Knowles Design

Jessica Glynn Photography
Design ideas for a beach style dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, white floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey walls.

Twin Hollows

Remedy Design Firm

Photo of a transitional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Westerville Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

This once angular kitchen is now expansive and carries a farmhouse charm with natural wood sliding doors and rustic looking cabinetry in the island.
Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

South Surrey Custom Build

Friendly Decorator

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kirby Kitchen

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

An adjacent laundry room also got an update with stacked washer dryer, close hanging area, and lots of storage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Seaview Is the Best View

KBG Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Mudroom-Laundry Room

Parker & Company

After, functional laundry area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Small transitional u-shaped utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Estate Lane

Golden Builders Group, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH GREAT BONES

Square Footage Inc.

In today's modern family home, the utility/laundry room has become the new must have space. This room must be functionally organized and well appointed. The go-to storage spot for life's messiest and untidiest bits. It had become the drop zone for coats, shoes, laundry, and the list went on........ With that being said, getting the storage solutions right was essential. Wall cabinets, open shelves, hooks and under-seat storage all combine to create flexible, useful spaces for an array of everyday items. The chevron tiles add a beautiful statement behind the custom drying rack.

Caxambas

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

Elmbank Residence

Shirley Meisels

Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Grey Walls

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.