Traditional laundry room in Nashville.

Sundance Valley

Level Ground Enterprise, LLC

Jenn Cohen
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Denver.

Victorian Utility Room

Photo of a traditional laundry room in Cornwall.

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Interior design and reconfiguration - London

Portman Studio

Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in London.

London complete

Easyline laundry chutes UK

The client
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in London.

Historic Riverview Estate

New Blue Construction

New custom cabinetry and marble surfaces turned an outdated laundry room into a thing of beauty and function. Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry

Bosanac Builders

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Landmarked Victorian - Laundry Room

JAM Architecture

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in New York.

Elk River - T.RS. - Laundry

Banner's Cabinets

This laundry room is unforgettable. From the arched door panels to the farmhouse sink, this utility room is fit for a king.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

W. 33rd Avenue

J Reiko Design + Co.

Photo of a traditional laundry room in Denver.

New Albany Paint Job

Your Property Caregivers

Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Columbus.

The Bonny House

Homes by Ivy

Traditional laundry room.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Elm Grove Road

CATO creative

Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in London.

FARNHAM

HAS Studio

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and panelled walls.

Tunbridge Wells

Katie Elizabeth Design

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Kent.

Victorian Beauty

All Done Design Ltd

Utility room with farmhouse sink
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in London.

Old Home Renovation

BINYAN architecture studio

Children's bathroom with laundry rooom
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

President's House- Centenary University

R Faucett Construction

Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in New York.

Victorian Laundry Room Design Ideas

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

Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation

ID Studio Interiors

This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.