Christopher Davison, AIA
Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Family-Focused Addition

Neal's Design Remodel

In the mudroom, a wall of cubbies, including show storage, welcomes the family from the side entrance. Neal's Design Remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Cincinnati with white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Arrol

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

Fresh White Hamtons Style Laundry
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, white benchtop, a drop-in sink and raised-panel cabinets.

St. Ives Country Club Laundry Room Renovation Project

Morse Design

Laundry renovation, makeover in the St. Ives Country Club development in Duluth, Ga. Added wallpaper and painted cabinetry and trim a matching blue in the Thibaut Wallpaper. Extended the look into the mudroom area of the garage entrance to the home. Photos taken by Tara Carter Photography.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Multipurpose Home Office / Laundry Room Space

Orren Pickell Building Group

This multipurpose space is both a laundry room and home office. We call it the "family workshop." The washer/dryer are concealed behind custom Shaker cabinetry. Features a stainless steel farmhouse sink by Signature Hardware. Facuet is Brizo Talo single-handle pull down prep faucet with SmartTouchPlus technology in Venetian Bronze. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

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.

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Suds & Bubbles — Laundry sorting and Ironing center

Design 613, LLC

When there's no ironing to be done, the ironing center becomes a bathroom counter — note the toothbrushes and other sundries lined up against the wall.

Galley Laundry Room

The Wright Kitchen

LaRae Starr
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pinehurst Laundry Room

Carolina Closets Plus

Marilyn Peryer, Photographer
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Laundry Closet

CBH Architects

With the plumbing work being done on the master bath suite, our clients opted for a stackable washer/dryer in a closet conveniently located to the 2nd floor bedrooms. The bottom pedestal of the washer provides plenty of storage for laundry detergent and accessories. Ale Wood & Design construction; InHouse Photography.

Classic Clean Line Ranch Home in Rolling Hills Estates

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Linda's Mudroom + Laundry Room

Labra Design Build

Labra Design Build
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Refreshed Laundry

Angela Thelen Design, Inc.

Spcacecrafters
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Calle Ventura 1 by Rafterhouse

Rafterhouse

Ace and Whim Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ashland Kitchen renovation

Archambault Construction

Ashland kitchen/laundry renovation
Mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Huberty Residence

Emerick Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Traditional Master Suite Remodel, Berkeley CA

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid-sized Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned traditional 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.