Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in St Louis with blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

This laundry room was the main entry point for the family and needed to be rearranged a bit. It was too cramped and not helping them keep things organized. We created a storage bench and added more cabinets so that it could pull double-duty as a mudroom.

The Sunflower

Kessler Construction LLC

A custom laundry room with luxury vinyl flooring, storage, and a wood ceiling.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

West Univesity Project

Wood Customs

Full Kitchen Remodel, Custom Built Cabinets, Tile Backsplash, Countertops, Paint, Stain, Plumbing, Electrical, Wood Floor Install, Electrical Fixture Install, Plumbing Fixture Install

Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles

Liston Design Build

Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in St Louis with blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles

Liston Design Build

This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in St Louis with blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles

Liston Design Build

Inspiration for a traditional utility room in St Louis with blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood

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.