Live By the Sea Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white benchtop, a drop-in sink and a stacked washer and dryer.

ADLER PROJECT

VanPelt Woodworks

We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

Atlas Moran Construction

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.

Haiku Home

Hawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets

Kelsey Frost
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry/Mud Room with Storage and Kitty Area ~ Medina, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry / mud room was created with optimal storage using Waypoint 604S standard overlay cabinets in Painted Cashmere color with a raised panel door. The countertop is Wilsonart in color Betty. A Blanco Silgranit single bowl top mount sink with an Elkay Pursuit Flexible Spout faucet was also installed.

Laundry & Dog Spa

Merits Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a transitional laundry room in Atlanta.

Laundry/Mudroom Combo

Niche reDesign

We managed to squeeze in a lot in this tight space! Upper storage, small sink, and a narrow pull out on castors for laundry detergent etc. We made a shelf out of the leftover countertop material for the bench seat.

Mid Century meets Transitional in Clarendon Hills

Hyland Homes

It always feels good when you take a house out of the 80s/90s with all the oak cabinetry, carpet in the bathroom, and oversized soakers that take up half a bathroom. The result? Clean lines with a little flare, sleek design elements in the master bath and kitchen, gorgeous custom stained floors, and staircase. Special thanks to Wheatland Custom Cabinetry for bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen cabinetry.

APARTAMENTO VINTAGE

ESTUDI METRO

Photo of a small transitional utility room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets.

Amberly Laundry

Preservation & Renovation

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Built up Washer and Dryer with Deep Cabinets Above

Denise Quade Design

Side by side washer and dryer were built up on a pedestal. The floor is LVT tile. White cabinets above the washer and dryer are 18" deep for easy access.

Wrexham Ct Basement Reno

Trust the Vision Decor

Sean Dooley Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Corona Del Mar Powder Room and Laundry Room

Vision Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown cabinets.

Ravenswood Penthouse

Clare Sells Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with an utility sink, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Yorkstown Revovation

JW Architectural Design

Walls and cabinets SW Pure White
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mullen Kitchen Remodel

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Designed a great mud room/entryway area with Kabinart Cabinetry, Arts and Crafts door style, square flat panel, two piece crown application to the ceiling. Paint color chosen was Atlantic, with the Onyx Glaze.

Mower Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Creative Compulsions

Floors by Martin Bouvier, Design by Karyn Dupuis, cabinets by Ikea. Reclaimed barn wood counter and branch are white washed and varnished, as are the reclaimed stair spindles cut as feet for the cabinets.

East Village Microapartments

Studioteka Design, LLC

Studioteka was asked to gut renovate a pair of apartments in two historic tenement buildings owned by a client as rental properties in the East Village. Though small in footprint at approximately 262 and 278 square feet, respectively, the units each boast well appointed kitchens complete with custom built shaker-style cabinetry and a full range of appliances including a dishwasher, 4 burner stove with oven, and a full height refrigerator with freezer, and bathrooms with stackable or combined washer/dryer units for busy downtown city dwellers. The shaker style cabinetry also has integrated finger pulls for the drawers and cabinet doors, and so requires no hardware. Our innovative client was a joy to work with, and numerous layouts and options were explored in arriving at the best possible use of the space. The angled wall in the smaller of the two units was a part of this collaborative process as it allowed us to be able to fit a stackable unit in the bathroom while ensuring that we also met ADA adaptable standards. New warm wooden flooring was installed in both units to complement the light, blond color of the cabinets which in turn contrast with the cooler stone countertop and gray wooden backsplash. The same wood for the backsplash is then used on the bathroom floor, where it provides a contrast with the simple, white subway tile, sleek silver hanging rods, and white plumbing fixtures.

bright side east side

Susan Yeley Homes

Bloomington is filled with a lot of homes that have remained trapped in time, which is awesome and fascinating (albeit sometimes frightening). When this young family moved to Bloomington last spring, they saw potential behind the Florida wallpaper of this Eastside ranch, and good bones despite its choppy layout. Wisely, they called SYI and Loren Wood Builders for help bringing it into the two thousand-teens. Two adjacent bathrooms were gutted together and went back up in much better configurations. A half bath and mud-cum-laundry room near the garage went from useful but blah, to an area you don't have to close the door on when guests come over. Walls came down to open up the family, living, kitchen and dining areas, creating a flow of light and function that we all openly envy at SYI. (We do not hide it whatsoever. We all want to live in this happy, bright house. Also the homeowners are amazing cooks, another good reason to want to move in.) Like split-levels and bi-levels, ranches are often easy to open up for the casual and connected spaces we dig so much in middle America this century. Knock down walls; unify flooring; lighten and brighten the space; and voila! a dated midcentury shell becomes a modern family home. Contractor: Loren Wood Builders Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Tile work: Fitzgerald Flooring & Construction Photography: Gina Rogers

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned transitional 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.