kyle caldwell
This is an example of a country single-wall utility room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bellevue Farmhouse

RW Anderson Homes

In the prestigious Enatai neighborhood in Bellevue, this mid 90’s home was in need of updating. Bringing this home from a bleak spec project to the feeling of a luxurious custom home took partnering with an amazing interior designer and our specialists in every field. Everything about this home now fits the life and style of the homeowner and is a balance of the finer things with quaint farmhouse styling. RW Anderson Homes is the premier home builder and remodeler in the Seattle and Bellevue area. Distinguished by their excellent team, and attention to detail, RW Anderson delivers a custom tailored experience for every customer. Their service to clients has earned them a great reputation in the industry for taking care of their customers. Working with RW Anderson Homes is very easy. Their office and design team work tirelessly to maximize your goals and dreams in order to create finished spaces that aren’t only beautiful, but highly functional for every customer. In an industry known for false promises and the unexpected, the team at RW Anderson is professional and works to present a clear and concise strategy for every project. They take pride in their references and the amount of direct referrals they receive from past clients. RW Anderson Homes would love the opportunity to talk with you about your home or remodel project today. Estimates and consultations are always free. Call us now at 206-383-8084 or email Ryan@rwandersonhomes.com.

Beautiful Atlanta-Area Renovation

David Cannon Photography

Laundry room renovated by New River Home Builders. Photo credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)
Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

360-Vip Photography

Dean Riedel of 360Vip Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Trelawn

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

This spacious laundry room continues the neutral palette, but uses accents of blue, pink and yellow to create a refreshing, bright and airy oasis.
This is an example of a transitional utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Sophisticated Farmhouse

Eminent Interior Design

Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, pink walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Cabin Kitchen and Pantry Renovation

Charles Woods Builder

Catherine Nguyen
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and white walls.

DUTCH Kitchens: TRANSITIONAL style

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in New York with an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets and blue cabinets.

Farmhouse

AsterHouse Design, LLC

Inspiration for a country galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a transitional single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Indianapolis Home Show

Fischer Homes

Photo of a traditional galley utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mudroom Remodel

Color Zen

Transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Westchester Residence

JWT Associates

The laundry room is added on to the original house. The cabinetry is custom designed with blue laminate doors. The floor tile is from WalkOn Tile in LA. Caesarstone countertops.

Cypress

HW Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Majestic Town House

Stock Dutch Design

Stock, Dutch, Design, pantry, washing machine, marble, sink, storage
Transitional utility room in Amsterdam with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, beige floor and white benchtop.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Homesmith Homearama Home

The Yeatman Group

Inspiration for a transitional utility room in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Summit Circle

J.L.C. Remodel Consulting & Interior Design

VIP Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

KINGSWOOD

Black Bear Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Knights Landing Residence

Maria Adams Designs

Design ideas for a small traditional utility room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Utility Room Design Ideas

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.