This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.

Williams Wood Rd.

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with wood benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Primavera

Manhattan Home Builders

Mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and porcelain floors.

Hamptons Style House

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman for HGTV Magazine
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Solon 1st Floor Remodel

Lonny at K and B

Rev a shelf pull out ironing board
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beaded inset cabinets.

Mercer Island Modern Farmhouse

Kimberlee Marie Interiors

Set within one of Mercer Island’s many embankments is an RW Anderson Homes new build that is breathtaking. Our clients set their eyes on this property and saw the potential despite the overgrown landscape, steep and narrow gravel driveway, and the small 1950’s era home. To not forget the true roots of this property, you’ll find some of the wood salvaged from the original home incorporated into this dreamy modern farmhouse. Building this beauty went through many trials and tribulations, no doubt. From breaking ground in the middle of winter to delays out of our control, it seemed like there was no end in sight at times. But when this project finally came to fruition - boy, was it worth it! The design of this home was based on a lot of input from our clients - a busy family of five with a vision for their dream house. Hardwoods throughout, familiar paint colors from their old home, marble countertops, and an open concept floor plan were among some of the things on their shortlist. Three stories, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, one large laundry room, a mudroom, office, entryway, and an expansive great room make up this magnificent residence. No detail went unnoticed, from the custom deck railing to the elements making up the fireplace surround. It was a joy to work on this project and let our creative minds run a little wild! --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here http://www.kimberleemarie.com/mercerislandmodernfarmhouse

Dream Laundry Room

Powell Construction

An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
This is an example of an expansive traditional dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Classic Georgian Home

Gordon Gibson Construction

Erhard Pfeiffer
Photo of an expansive traditional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Basement

Sarah Henderson Interiors

Jenna Bos
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

User

Laundry room with rustic wash basin sink and maple cabinets. Hal Kearney, Photographer
This is an example of a large industrial dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom

Simply Home Decorating

Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Traditional Elegance Entire Home Remodel

Mark Allen Design and Construction

Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

"Fun"ctional Laundry Room

JBR Designs

We put the FUN in FUNCTIONAL! This small but funtional laundry room offers open and closed storage space, a hanging bar, hooks, space for a portable laundry hampers and a space to hang your ironing board! All in a 5'x7' space!

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

Off the Office, Foyer, and Kitchen is a multi-purpose Workroom. Everything happens here as it functions as a Mudroom, Laundry Room, Pantry, Craft Area and provides tons of extra storage. Shoes and kits things are stored in the old school general store wire front drawers.

Laundry Room Made NEW

Siegler Design Services + INTERIORS

Client needed space to be MORE efficient to accommodate folding laundry, refrigerator for overflow food for guest and special occasions now that children are occasional visiting adults. This family home is still a hub for gatherings and client wants it to work for everyday and for special days when family comes together. Small spaces are the hardest to plan but, every inch is being used. There are features for hanging clothes, on a rod, on a drying rack, storing supplies to be readily accessible and some long term storage above the refrigerator. Heat in AZ, is of course an issue for keep things nice so, indoor storage with conditioned air is valued by all homeowners as important for keeping things in good condition. Table built by Northern Spy Design httpswww.etsy.comshopNSpy

Bondi Residence

Scott Weston Architecture Design PL

Chris Warnes & Bauer Media
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Solon 1st Floor Remodel

Lonny at K and B

Photo of a large traditional utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors

Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry

GMI Design Group

Lake Sammamish Cape Cod Addition

Riddle Construction & Design

Multi purpose laundry room features dual washer & dryer, laundry sink, desk area, built in drying rack, ironing board. and corner exercise area..
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Yellow Walls and Porcelain 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.