Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.

View of Laundry room with built-in soapstone folding counter above storage for industrial style rolling laundry carts and hampers. Space for hang drying above. Laundry features two stacked washer / dryer sets. Painted ship-lap walls with decorative raw concrete floor tiles. Built-in pull down ironing board between the washers / dryers.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

AV Architects + Builders Location: Falls Church, VA, USA Our clients were a newly-wed couple looking to start a new life together. With a love for the outdoors and theirs dogs and cats, we wanted to create a design that wouldn’t make them sacrifice any of their hobbies or interests. We designed a floor plan to allow for comfortability relaxation, any day of the year. We added a mudroom complete with a dog bath at the entrance of the home to help take care of their pets and track all the mess from outside. We added multiple access points to outdoor covered porches and decks so they can always enjoy the outdoors, not matter the time of year. The second floor comes complete with the master suite, two bedrooms for the kids with a shared bath, and a guest room for when they have family over. The lower level offers all the entertainment whether it’s a large family room for movie nights or an exercise room. Additionally, the home has 4 garages for cars – 3 are attached to the home and one is detached and serves as a workshop for him. The look and feel of the home is informal, casual and earthy as the clients wanted to feel relaxed at home. The materials used are stone, wood, iron and glass and the home has ample natural light. Clean lines, natural materials and simple details for relaxed casual living. Stacy Zarin Photography

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls and travertine floors.

The laundry in this West Plano home built in the 1990's was given a whole new look with new cabinetry, countertops, flooring and fixtures. Interior design by Denise Piaschyk. Photography by Sergio Garza Photography.

This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Since the laundry originates primarily on the second floor and the area above this space was acceptable to a Laundry Shoot, careful placement of the cabinets allows the flow of laundry into a center cabinet on the back wall with a stationary top door. All cabinets on that rear wall were made 28” Deep for the Stackables and to house more laundry. Detergents and Laundry Items are stored on Pull Outs below. The sink cabinet had to be narrower than most drop sink requirements but the clients were able to find the perfect smaller version to enhance the area and provide the ability for the occasional hand washables with a rod above for drip drying. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Keeping the existing cabinetry but repinting it we were able to put butcher block countertops on for workable space.
Photo of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

This laundry / mud room was created with optimal storage using Waypoint 604S standard overlay cabinets in Painted Cashmere color with a raised panel door. The countertop is Wilsonart in color Betty. A Blanco Silgranit single bowl top mount sink with an Elkay Pursuit Flexible Spout faucet was also installed.

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Todd Myra Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and ceramic floors.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Marianne Joy Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

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Mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.