Laundry room with custom bench and glass storage door. Dual washer and dryers.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.

SKY'S THE LIMIT

Gemini Design Group LLC

Total first floor renovation in Bridgewater, NJ. This young family added 50% more space and storage to their home without moving. By reorienting rooms and using their existing space more creatively, we were able to achieve all their wishes. This comprehensive 8 month renovation included: 1-removal of a wall between the kitchen and old dining room to double the kitchen space. 2-closure of a window in the family room to reorient the flow and create a 186" long bookcase/storage/tv area with seating now facing the new kitchen. 3-a dry bar 4-a dining area in the kitchen/family room 5-total re-think of the laundry room to get them organized and increase storage/functionality 6-moving the dining room location and office 7-new ledger stone fireplace 8-enlarged opening to new dining room and custom iron handrail and balusters 9-2,000 sf of new 5" plank red oak flooring in classic grey color with color ties on ceiling in family room to match 10-new window in kitchen 11-custom iron hood in kitchen 12-creative use of tile 13-new trim throughout

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Lake House

Fautt Homes

Laundry room with custom bench and glass storage door. Dual washer and dryers.
Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

A new hallway through what was previously garage space leads to the newly accessible laundry room
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Exposed Beam

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.