Design ideas for an expansive tropical u-shaped utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Coconut Grove

KitchenLab Interiors

Coconut Grove is Southwest of Miami beach near coral gables and south of downtown. It’s a very lush and charming neighborhood. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods and is protected historically. It hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The 10,000sft project was originally built 17 years ago and was purchased as a vacation home. Prior to the renovation the owners could not get past all the brown. He sails and they have a big extended family with 6 kids in between them. The clients wanted a comfortable and causal vibe where nothing is too precious. They wanted to be able to sit on anything in a bathing suit. KitchenLab interiors used lots of linen and indoor/outdoor fabrics to ensure durability. Much of the house is outside with a covered logia. The design doctor ordered the 1st prescription for the house- retooling but not gutting. The clients wanted to be living and functioning in the home by November 1st with permits the construction began in August. The KitchenLab Interiors (KLI) team began design in May so it was a tight timeline! KLI phased the project and did a partial renovation on all guest baths. They waited to do the master bath until May. The home includes 7 bathrooms + the master. All existing plumbing fixtures were Waterworks so KLI kept those along with some tile but brought in Tabarka tile. The designers wanted to bring in vintage hacienda Spanish with a small European influence- the opposite of Miami modern. One of the ways they were able to accomplish this was with terracotta flooring that has patina. KLI set out to create a boutique hotel where each bath is similar but different. Every detail was designed with the guest in mind- they even designed a place for suitcases.

Laundry Room Remodel

Medina Exteriors & Remodeling

Ron Schwane, Photograpgy
Mid-sized tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Little Base

Junior Arce Diseño & Arquitectura

Junior Arce
Photo of a small tropical single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Port Royal

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Sherri DuPont Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Mid-sized tropical galley utility room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Neapolitan Way

TEC Construction & Development

Loads of cabinets, spacious countertops and a built-in desk make this a multi-use laundry room with plenty of natural lighting.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, white walls and porcelain floors.

Isle of Palms Ocean Front Specialty Room

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Large coastal styled laundry room with desk and storage space. Photo by: Julia Lynn Photography
Design ideas for a large tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Hinton Street

Urban Trend Construction

Kath Heke Photography
Inspiration for a large tropical single-wall dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and black floor.

Reflections of Azure

John Cook Kitchens

Inspiration for a small tropical dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Sunshine Beach

Popham Interiors

hamptons beachhouse
Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley utility room in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Belgrave 333, Woodlea Estate

User

Laundry room in the Belgrave 333 from the Alpha Collection by JG King Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kent Pebble Bathroom & Laundry Renovation

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinets: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Countertop: Caesarstone Quartz Surface This is a design-build project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Oliver Residence

JZMK Partners

This is an example of a tropical single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Port Royal

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Sherri DuPont Photographer: Lori Hamilton
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical galley utility room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Remodel

Medina Exteriors & Remodeling

Ron Schwane, Photograpgy
Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Kent Pebble Bathroom & Laundry Renovation

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinets: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Countertop: Caesarstone Quartz Surface This is a design-build project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Laundry Room Remodel

Medina Exteriors & Remodeling

Ron Schwane, Photograpgy
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Tropical Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls

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