Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia

BasementRemodeling.com

Basement laundry idea that incorporates a double utility sink and enough cabinetry for storage purpose.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Dirty Paws Laundry Room

collaborative interiors

Lead Designer: Vawn Greany - Collaborative Interiors / Co-Designer: Trisha Gaffney Interiors / Cabinets: Dura Supreme provided by Collaborative Interiors / Contractor: Homeworks by Kelly / Photography: DC Photography

New Life, New Home

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Falls Church, VA, USA Our clients were a newly-wed couple looking to start a new life together. With a love for the outdoors and theirs dogs and cats, we wanted to create a design that wouldn’t make them sacrifice any of their hobbies or interests. We designed a floor plan to allow for comfortability relaxation, any day of the year. We added a mudroom complete with a dog bath at the entrance of the home to help take care of their pets and track all the mess from outside. We added multiple access points to outdoor covered porches and decks so they can always enjoy the outdoors, not matter the time of year. The second floor comes complete with the master suite, two bedrooms for the kids with a shared bath, and a guest room for when they have family over. The lower level offers all the entertainment whether it’s a large family room for movie nights or an exercise room. Additionally, the home has 4 garages for cars – 3 are attached to the home and one is detached and serves as a workshop for him. The look and feel of the home is informal, casual and earthy as the clients wanted to feel relaxed at home. The materials used are stone, wood, iron and glass and the home has ample natural light. Clean lines, natural materials and simple details for relaxed casual living. Stacy Zarin Photography

Powell Laundry Room

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Laundry room Concept, modern farmhouse, with farmhouse sink, wood floors, grey cabinets, mini fridge in Powell
Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Norkirk Rambler Addition

H2 View

Kirsten Sessions Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white walls.

Home on Boise Greenbelt

Studio Boise, LLC

Photo of a small eclectic galley utility room in Boise with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Whole House Renovation

Steve Gray Renovations Inc.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey walls.

TCD Buckys Run

TCD Homes

Laundry and mudroom combination.
Inspiration for a modern galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

JTL Home

Countrywide Construction & Design LLC

Washer and dryer were placed on a raised platform. The home has both natural hickory and navy cabinets, so the washer and dryer tie into the home's color scheme.

Two Storey | Refined and Relaxed | Nutana, Saskatoon, SK

Maison Design+Build

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

PKV Laundry room development

Purpose Renovations and Contracting

Full laundry room makeover! We took an unfinished basement utility room with uneven concrete floors and leveled and finished everything from head to toe! streamlined plumbing lines, gas, and ventilation behind walls and custom bulkheads to achieve a clean functional modern look.

Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room

Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC

Before & After Floor Plans
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mudroom Built In

Chantelle McNeish Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Restoration

Brent Cornman Construction Inc.

Reed Ewing
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, grey floor and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Design Intervention by Danielle, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Parade of Homes 2015

Ironwood Master Crafters

Jerod Foster
Design ideas for an arts and crafts galley utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New Adura® Max Flooring

Mannington

A vintage reclaimed oak look, Adura® Max "Sausalito" luxury vinyl plank flooring captures the seaside chic vibe of the California coastal city for which it is named. It features rich oak graining with saw marks and a rustic surface texture emphasizing the look of aged reclaimed wood. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Waterfront shown here).

Whiteacres House

Create Perfect

This long thin utility has one end for cleaning and washing items including an enclosed washer and dryer and a butler sink. The other end boasts and bootroom beanch and hanging area for getting ready and returning from long walks with the dogs.

Whimsical Cottage Complete Renovation

Woodstock Cabinet Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and grey cabinets.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors

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.