Traditional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and red walls.

The Shouse

HU-708267307

This laundry room features white cabinetry by Crystal Cabinets and a pop of color on the walls in Benjamin Moore, raspberry truffle.
This is an example of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops and vinyl floors.

Small But Spacious House ReBuild

C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.

Well-designed, efficient laundry room Photos by Kelly Schneider
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

J. Larry Golfer Photography
Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer

Sarah Greenman

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Dallas with red cabinets.

Paseo Lindo - Laundry and Craft Center

Cachet Homes

Hallway laundry and craft area.
Traditional laundry room in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets.

Classy Mud Room

d+b kitchen design concepts

Custom lockers, individually designed for the homeowner’s four kids, include closed storage for coats and large backpacks, drawers to house gloves, scarves and other small items and shoe cubbies underneath. The narrow room is made to feel larger by the use of old school black and white large format tile laid on the diagonal. A sink, in keeping with the era of the home, was added to the space for cleaning muddy shoes before entering the main house. The the cabinetry in the room red painted maple with wrought iron hardware and plumbing fixtures. Photo by: Mike Kaskel

Brentwood, CA 3

Structure Home

4,945 square foot two-story home, 6 bedrooms, 5 and ½ bathroom plus a secondary family room/teen room. The challenge for the design team of this beautiful New England Traditional home in Brentwood was to find the optimal design for a property with unique topography, the natural contour of this property has 12 feet of elevation fall from the front to the back of the property. Inspired by our client’s goal to create direct connection between the interior living areas and the exterior living spaces/gardens, the solution came with a gradual stepping down of the home design across the largest expanse of the property. With smaller incremental steps from the front property line to the entry door, an additional step down from the entry foyer, additional steps down from a raised exterior loggia and dining area to a slightly elevated lawn and pool area. This subtle approach accomplished a wonderful and fairly undetectable transition which presented a view of the yard immediately upon entry to the home with an expansive experience as one progresses to the rear family great room and morning room…both overlooking and making direct connection to a lush and magnificent yard. In addition, the steps down within the home created higher ceilings and expansive glass onto the yard area beyond the back of the structure. As you will see in the photographs of this home, the family area has a wonderful quality that really sets this home apart…a space that is grand and open, yet warm and comforting. A nice mixture of traditional Cape Cod, with some contemporary accents and a bold use of color…make this new home a bright, fun and comforting environment we are all very proud of. The design team for this home was Architect: P2 Design and Jill Wolff Interiors. Jill Wolff specified the interior finishes as well as furnishings, artwork and accessories.

Lakeview Cool

Crystal Blackshaw Interiors

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Chicago.

Atherton, California Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction

Markay Johnson Construction

Connecting to places centuries old, this traditional European design captivates with unique architecture and distinctive decors, where enchanting rooms and lush landscapes capture the Old World style in today’s setting. Heralded by a circular drive with age-old redwoods and live oak trees, the entry shelters an exquisite cherry wood and glass door. The stately foyer with a cantilevered staircase appears to float before a serene sparkling leaded glass window; custom iron railing flows up the stairway and across the balcony overhead. Attention to detail flourishes in the kitchen cabinetry, incorporating abundant glazed woods, a layering of warm colors and soft fabrics with patterned oak floors. Whether it’s among the gardens or inside each room, there exists a common thread of beauty that can be characterized as detail. Crediting Markay Johnson and his team of precision craftsmen who worked on the home, as “the best in their fields”.

Mukwonago Home Remodel

GMH Construction

This piece of storage was created in order to have a place to put the family's items for outdoor use as well as the bottom portion was to be used as a kennel for their small dogs.

Potomac

Annie Elliott Design

Traditional laundry room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Paseo Lindo Plan 202 ~ Chandler Arizona

Cachet Homes

Plan 202 - Multi-function laundry and craft area.
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Phoenix.

Laundry Room

Distinctive Cabinetry of the High Country

Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Charlotte.

Lockers

K Architectural Design, LLC

Built-in Lockers and drop zone
Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Milwaukee.

Cape Cod Style Farmhouse Renovation/Remodel, Kittery Maine

Howell Custom Building Group

Rob Karosis, Sabrina Inc
Traditional laundry room in Boston.

Traditional Laundry Room

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Other.

Hyde Park Traditional Bath

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional laundry cupboard in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Savannah, GA with Guenzi-Vargas Studios

22-Red Design Studio

Completed with Design Team at Guenzi-Vargas Studios, Savannah, GA
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Minneapolis.

Troy

Christopher Thomas Construction

Josh Hewitt
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Red 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.