Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

dogs dream

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

Balgowlah

All Things Building

Good looking and very functional family laundry. Great for muddy kids getting home from footy training! Loads of functional storage, large second fridge and blackboard with the family schedule

Modern Alan Farmhouse

Meyer Design

The laundry room is both functional and organized, featuring built-in home lockers that provide ample storage for coats, shoes, and bags, making it easy to keep the space clutter-free. With efficient appliances and thoughtful cabinetry, this room offers a seamless transition from laundry tasks to daily routines, ensuring everything has its place.

Creek House New Construction

Corin Havens Interiors

Beach style single-wall utility room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry

Kitchen Design Concepts

The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

子育て世代のための家事ラクHOME（マンション／apartment）

LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）

Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Tokyo with white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modern Solar Lake House

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The laundry room, directly off of the garage and within the mudroom, features side by side washer/dryer. The washing machine is front loading, with an all electric dryer for energy efficiency.

(Addition) Cost-Effective Addition

Sockeye Homes

This is an example of a transitional single-wall utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Gables

Penrose Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fascination kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Fascination Some projects cry out for a beautiful blend of all the finest ideas, materials and solutions – especially when ample space allows. This design is so much more than a stunning kitchen, it’s a fascinating synthesis of Shaker, Scandinavian and contemporary British design principles... and offers rooms within rooms, including a treasure-trove pantry and a can’t-live-without-me boot room. From the subtlety of its soft blue/grey palette and its light touches of timber to the shimmer of its mirrored splashback and marble worktops, this impressive scheme caters to every kitchen wish-list.

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!

Ocean City On The Bay

Diane Burgoyne Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Cottage on Crooked

Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Ivanhoe

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Compact Laundry and Powder Room. Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, beige walls, beige benchtop, ceramic splashback and blue splashback.

DSSecretClient

Amy Storm & Company

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

English Cottage Renovation

AZL interiors

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and concrete floors.

Van Natta Model

Old Town Design Group

There is a lot of storage space throughout the room. The white large washer and dryer even lends a modern taste to the room. Photos By: Thomas Graham

Galley kitchen reinvisioned

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

The laundry are was also redone in the same style as the kitchen space, the washer and dryer were placed in a stackable position to save space which was used for a counter and additional cabinets. Photography: Shimrit Shalev

Single-wall Utility Room Design Ideas

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.