Inspiration for an expansive transitional laundry room in New York with ceramic floors and black floor.

The custom cherry cabinetry is carried over into the laundry room.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Laundry Room, two story New Orleans new construction,
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Manor

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Luxury Laundry Room featuring double washer double dryers. This gold black and white laundry is classic and spells function all the way.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes

Cascade West Development

Expansive transitional galley utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Oaks - Transitional Main Floor Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Smithwood Drive

New Age Design

New Age Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Upper Level Laundry Room

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Sunny, upper-level laundry room features: Beautiful Interceramic Union Square glazed ceramic tile floor, in Hudson. Painted shaker style custom cabinets by Ayr Cabinet Company includes a natural wood top, pull-out ironing board, towel bar and loads of storage. Two huge fold down drying racks. Thomas O'Brien Katie Conical Pendant by Visual Comfort & Co. Kohler Iron/Tones™ undermount porcelain sink in Sea Salt. Newport Brass Fairfield bridge faucet in flat black. Artistic Tile Melange matte white, ceramic field tile backsplash. Tons of right-height folding space. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.

Pinnacle Peak

AJP Properties

Red Egg Design Group | Fun and Bright Laundry Room with Subway Tile Backsplash, Solid Surface Countertops and Custom Floor Tiles. | Courtney Lively Photography

West Pennant Hills: House Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blaine

Karly Kristina Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Daydreaming on Daniels

Midtown Custom Homes, LLC

Stephen Thrift
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Urban Classic

LMOH Home

Dreaming of a farmhouse life in the middle of the city, this custom new build on private acreage was interior designed from the blueprint stages with intentional details, durability, high-fashion style and chic liveable luxe materials that support this busy family's active and minimalistic lifestyle. | Photography Joshua Caldwell

Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.

Westlake Estate

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Inspiration for an expansive transitional laundry room in Austin.

Laundry Room/Craft Room

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.

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.