We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room

DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer

Small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, yellow walls, a drop-in sink, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and red benchtop.

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and purple benchtop.

Heritage Construction Bourque new construction

Su Casa Cabinets INC

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Tranquility at Entrada

C Blake Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Caine & Company

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Italian Farmhouse In Northern California

Juxtaposed Interiors

Bright White Laundry Room With Gorgeous Rolling Ladder
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped laundry cupboard in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Project Home Internal

Buzz Interior Design

Utility / Boot room / Hallway all combined into one space for ease of dogs. This room is open plan though to the side entrance and porch using the same multi-coloured and patterned flooring to disguise dog prints. The downstairs shower room and multipurpose lounge/bedroom lead from this space. Storage was essential. Ceilings were much higher in this room to the original victorian cottage so feels very spacious. Kuhlmann cupboards supplied from Purewell Electrical correspond with those in the main kitchen area for a flow from space to space. As cottage is surrounded by farms Hares have been chosen as one of the animals for a few elements of artwork and also correspond with one of the finials on the roof. Emroidered fabric curtains with pelmets to the front elevation with roman blinds to the back & side elevations just add some tactile texture to this room and correspond with those already in the kitchen. This also has a stable door onto the rear patio so plants continue to run through every room bringing the garden inside.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

08109 Private Residence in The Ridges, Las Vegas Nevada

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Pinnacle Architectural Studio - Contemporary Custom Architecture - Laundry - Indigo at The Ridges - Las Vegas
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Industrial Loft Kitchen

Dwell Design Co

Photography by: Dave Goldberg (Tapestry Images)
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors and brown floor.

Ultra-Matt Dark Anthracite Kitchen

Arlington Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Caine & Company

Ultimate Master Suite Retreat

Wendy Glaister Interiors

This sun-shiny laundry room has old world charm thanks to the soapstone counters and brick backsplash with wall mounted faucet.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, grey walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

La Mora Model - Miromar Lakes

Design West

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic Farmhouse laundry room

Woodways

This laundry room by Woodways is a mix of classic and white farmhouse style cabinetry with beaded white doors. Included are built in cubbies for clean storage solutions and an open corner cabinet that allows for full access and removes dead corner space. Photo credit: http://travisjfahlen.com/

Italian Farmhouse In Northern California

Juxtaposed Interiors

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Colorful and Creative in Palo Alto

Harrell Design + Build

Dean Birinyi
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and limestone floors.

South Beach Riverfront

Olde World Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

U-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Splashback

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