Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Basket shelves

Johannings Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and medium wood cabinets.

Grand English Manor

Bella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling

Laundry Room with gift wrapping station by Bella Vita Custom Homes
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series

Yankee Barn Homes

The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Mudroom/Laundry Room Chris Foster Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Rio Rancho Custom Home Build

Sun Valley Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Maplewood, NJ Historic Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

New Mudroom entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.

Wayne, IL

LDC Homes

After Remodel
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Walnut Creek Back Entry Mud/Laundry Room and Bathroom

Gordon Reese Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Elegant Laundry Room

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Floor: 8x16 Antique Pewter Travertine
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Storybook Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Garden Room side of walk-through family entry Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and a farmhouse sink.

Showroom Updates 2018

restyle design, llc

A laundry room should be a cheerful space since we spend so much time there! I update my accessories regularly and always have plenty of greenery around.

Craft Room

Kevin Romero Custom Homes

Gary Vaughn Photography
Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Eagles Nest (11/4/2005)

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a small traditional laundry room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, travertine floors, beige benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Osbourne Road

Provincial Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID

Premier Woodworking

A large custom laundry room done in beautiful dark walnut cabinets, with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, a stainless steel sink, and rods for hanging clothes. Lisa Brown (photographer)

Mother-in-Law / Young Adult Suite / Garage Conversion

Barbara Stock Interior Design

The laundry room is the hub of this renovation, with traffic converging from the kitchen, family room, exterior door, the two bedroom guest suite, and guest bath. We allowed a spacious area to accommodate this, plus laundry tasks, a pantry, and future wheelchair maneuverability. The client keeps her large collection of vintage china, crystal, and serving pieces for entertaining in the convenient white IKEA cabinetry drawers. We tucked the stacked washer and dryer into an alcove so it is not viewed from the family room or kitchen. The leather finish granite countertop looks like marble and provides folding and display space. The Versailles pattern travertine floor was matched to the existing from the adjacent kitchen.

Laundry Centers

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Broward Custom Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.

Traditional Laundry Room

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Walnut Creek Back Entry Mud/Laundry Room and Bathroom

Gordon Reese Design Build

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Travertine Floors

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.