Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor

Arciform

The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Mud Room

Bouril Design Studio, LLC

This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room/Mud Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

Designing the ultimate multi-purpose laundry and mudroom required a clean slate. This meant gutting the space and reconfiguring the layout. Plenty of storage was designed into the room, including a wall of cabinets above the washer and dryer and a fantastic gift-wrapping station with handy gift paper rods and open shelving. The custom shaker-style cabinetry is finished in a medium stain and topped with a durable and easy to maintain Corian solid surface countertop in an ‘Abalone’ color. One wall was designed with a ‘Slatwall’ by ProSlat. This creative wall system allows for endless variations of hooks and shelving to ensure the family’s coats, backpacks, and other items are stored up and out of the way but still within easy reach. The floor is finished with a Trento tile called ‘Seaside Cliffs’ and adds a rustic touch to the space. A side-by-side washer and dryer, Hazelton undermount sink and stainless steel ceiling fan finish out this amazing transformation.

Modern Craftsman Residence

VFLA Architecture + Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mohit Kitchen and Laundry

Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLC

Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Other Projects

MJA Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Black Diamond Kitchen

Avenue 52 Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Park City Vacation Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry/Mud Room - Whole House Remodel

Merrill Contracting & Remodeling Incorporated

Photo of a transitional galley laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Built-ins

CabAve

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Carpet One Design Gallery

Williams Carpet One

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

Eden Prairie Whole Home Remodel

Boyer Building Corporation

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Dog Friendly Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with beige walls, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Mohit Kitchen and Laundry

Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLC

Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Blue Lotus Designs

This is an example of a small transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

First floor remodel

Kaufman Construction Design and Build

Jake Boyd Photo
Small transitional laundry cupboard in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

Wolf Cove Residence

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

A couple hired us as the professional remodeling contractor to update the first floor of their Brookfield, WI home. The project included the kitchen, family room entertainment center, laundry room and mudroom. The goal was to improve the functionality of the space, improving prep space and storage. Their house had a traditional style, so the homeowners chose a transitional style with wood and natural elements. Kitchen Remodel We wanted to give the kitchen a more streamlined, contemporary feel. We removed the soffits, took the cabinetry to the ceiling, and opened the space. Cherry cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen with a soft gray island. We kept a desk area in the kitchen, which can be used as a sideboard when hosting parties. This kitchen has many storage and organizational features. The interior cabinet organizers include: a tray/cutting board cabinet, a pull-out pantry, a pull-out drawer for trash/compost/dog food, dish peg drawers, a corner carousel and pot/pan drawers. The couple wanted more countertop space in their kitchen. We added an island with a black walnut butcher block table height seating area. The low height makes the space feel open and accessible to their grandchildren who visit. The island countertop is one of the highlights of the space. Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is durable and indestructible. The ‘Trilium’ color comes from their industrial collection, that looks like patina iron. We also used Dekton counters in the laundry room. Family Room Entertainment Center We updated the small built-in media cabinets in the family room. The new cabinetry provides better storage space and frames the large television. Laundry Room & Mudroom The kitchen connects the laundry room, closet area and garage. We widened this entry to keep the kitchen feeling connected with a new pantry area. In this area, we created a landing zone for phones and groceries. We created a folding area at the washer and dryer. We raised the height of the cabinets and floated the countertop over the appliances. We removed the sink and instead installed a utility sink in the garage for clean up. At the garage entrance, we added more organization for coats, shoes and boots. The cabinets have his and hers drawers, hanging racks and lined shelves. New hardwood floors were added in this Brookfield, WI kitchen and laundry area to match the rest of the house. We refinished the floors on the entire main level.

Gurnee kitchen

Interiors 4 U

Shot Time Productions
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black walls and laminate floors.

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets

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.