Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, blue walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Clean & Classic

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features shaker-style cabinets by Amazonia Cabinetry, hardware from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn selected by PPOC, Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Rittenhouse 3x6 white gloss backsplash tile, and Benjamin Moore "Stonington Gray" for the accent wall.

French Chateau - Atheron

Gary J Ahern, AIA - Focal Point Design

Cherie Cordellos Photography http://www.photosbycherie.net/

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.

Catawba Island Lakefront Home, Mud Room & Laundry Room

House of L

Jason Miller, Pixelate LTD
Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and white benchtop.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.

2576 ML

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Columbus with grey walls, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Fullerton Whole Home Transformation

WC Design Center

Right off the kitchen, we transformed this laundry room by flowing the kitchen floor tile into the space, adding a large farmhouse sink (dual purpose small dog washing station), a countertop above the machine units, cabinets above, and full height backsplash.

Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

With the large addition, we designed a 2nd floor laundry room at the start of the main suite. Located in between all the bedrooms and bathrooms, this room's function is a 10 out of 10. We added a sink and plenty of cabinet storage. Not seen is a closet on the other wall that holds the iron and other larger items.

On The Backstretch - Laundry Room

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This laundry room is a modern take on the traditional style with a fun pop of color, an apron sink and farmhouse-inspired tile flooring.
Design ideas for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Classic Main Line Home

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Few people love the chore of doing laundry but having a pretty room to do it in certainly helps. A face-lift was all this space needed — newly painted taupe cabinets, an antiqued mirror light fixture and shimmery wallpaper brighten the room and bounce around the light.

Edgewood Hall

Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC

Photo of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2 Story Home Addition - Kitchen - Mudroom - Laundry Room - Porch - Master Suite

The Cleary Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home - Oakton VA

Berriz Design Build Group

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Storage Design

Closets2Envy

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

The Maple

Sardone | McLain Construction

Cabinets, sink basin- Simply home Hennessy Drying Rack- Home Decorators Madison 46" Folding table- The Quick Bench 20" x 48"
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with wood benchtops, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a stacked washer and dryer, orange floor and brown benchtop.

8 Pheasant Run, Wayland, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

http://8pheasantrun.com Welcome to this sought after North Wayland colonial located at the end of a cul-de-sac lined with beautiful trees. The front door opens to a grand foyer with gleaming hardwood floors throughout and attention to detail around every corner. The formal living room leads into the dining room which has access to the spectacular chef's kitchen. The large eat-in breakfast area has french doors overlooking the picturesque backyard. The open floor plan features a majestic family room with a cathedral ceiling and an impressive stone fireplace. The back staircase is architecturally handsome and conveniently located off of the kitchen and family room giving access to the bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom is not to be missed with a stunning en suite master bath equipped with a double vanity sink, wine chiller and a large walk in closet. The additional spacious bedrooms all feature en-suite baths. The finished basement includes potential wine cellar, a large play room and an exercise room.

Mill Pond Tudor

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Photography: Steve Henke
Traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

R|House Design Build

Part of the new addition was adding the laundry upstairs!
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lake Avenue - Historic Renovation

E2 Homes

Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Traditional Dedicated 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.