This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Gary Randolph Master Builder

AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY

transFORM Home

transFORM’s custom-designed laundry room welcomes you in and invites you to stay a while. This unit was made from white melamine and complementing candlelight finishes. Shaker style doors were further enhanced with frosted glass inserts, which create and attractive space for a dreaded chore. Lift up cabinet doors provide full access to upper cabinets that are hard to reach. The sliding chrome baskets and matching hardware reflect the metallic look of the washer/dryer and tie the design together. Drying racks allow you to hang and drip-dry your clothes without causing a mess or taking up space. Tucked away in the drawer is transFORM’s built-in ironing board, which can be pulled out when needed and conveniently stowed away when not in use. With deep counter space and added features, your laundry room becomes a comfortable and calming place to do the household chores.

Bryggers i klassisk landstil

JKE Design

JKE Design / The Blue Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Interiors

Y Rosemary Fivian Architect Inc

Undermount Laundry sink, cabinets & white Porcelanosa wall tile
Small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kalebs Home

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Traditional l-shaped utility room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

pentyak

Broad and Turner

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Cornwall with a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and beige benchtop.

Accessibility and Low Maintenance for a Forever Home

McCabe By Design LLC

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

The Owl Project

TK Building & Design

Design ideas for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Ronda Batchelor

Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.

Newport Laundry Room

California Closets of Tennessee

With plenty of sleek cabinet space, a laundry room becomes both serene and efficient.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Nashville with white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops and linoleum floors.

Arbor Lodge ADU

Kimberly Dahlen Design

Michael Lindberg Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional laundry cupboard in Portland with white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

Laundry Room went from a pass-through to a statement room with the addition of a custom marble counter, custom cabinetry, a replacement vintage window sash, and Forno linoleum flooring. Moravian Star pendant gives a touch of magic!

Hope Ranch

Andrews fine cabinets and millwork

Design ideas for an expansive country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Blue-Hue Laundry Room

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This laundry room is built for practicality, ease, and order – without feeling stiff or industrial. Custom-built cabinetry is home to 2 sets of washers & dryers, while maximizing the full wall with storage space. A long counter means lots of room for sorting, folding, spot cleaning, or even just setting a laundry basket down between loads. The sink is tidily tucked away in the corner of the counter, leaving the maximum amount of continuous counter space possible, without ignoring the necessities. The Mount Saint Anne shaker cabinets (with gold hardware) keep the room feeling cool and fresh, while adding the colour needed to keep the space feeling welcoming. A truly serene space, this laundry room may actually prove to be a refuge of peaceful productivity in an otherwise busy house. PC: Fred Huntsberger

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

Photo of a small country galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

White Laundry / Pantry

Vision Design

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Gary Randolph House

AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Humbercrest laundry room

Lisa Lev Design

www.jamesramsay.ca
Photo of a small modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Linoleum 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.