After the renovation, the dogs have their own personal bowls and a customized washing area for when they come in from outside. The standing height dog washing station includes a Sterling shower base and Delta wall mount hand shower for easy washing without back pain. Even better, the lower cabinet opens up exposing retractable stairs for the retrievers’ easy access to bathing. An Elkay under mount sink for fresh water and easy draining was complimented by a Kohler Purist Lavatory faucet. These dogs quite possibly are the only ones with their own under mount sink! Plato Prelude cabinets provide plenty of cabinet space for dog food and other items. One golden retriever and four flat coated retrievers = a lot of food storage needs! To the left of the washing station is a food prep area and a medication storage location to keep everything organized. Porcelain fired earth ceramics 18" field tile was installed for a durable floor. An LG Hi-Macs Volcanics Solid Surface material was used on the counter tops featuring built-in food bowls. The dogs love the new amenities but the homeowners have a spectacular kitchen, improved dining/coffee experience, an efficient flow from the kitchen to the backyard, and functional designs to make their life easier.

Oakland Ave

EuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey floor, black benchtop and grey walls.

Hinsdale Showhouse

Cynthia Lynn Photography

Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Shore Gem

Leah Bolger Design

Photo of a transitional laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Preppy Classic Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Kitchen K

BACK Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Coastal Pantry, Laundry & Office Design Chocowinity, NC

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Mistie Liles of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Raleigh, NC collaborated with Frank McLawhorn to design a coastal inspired pantry, laundry and office featuring a combination of Merillat Classic and Merillat Basics cabinetry. The designs for the laundry, pantry and office blend the Merillat Classic Marlin door style in a Cotton finish with the Merillat Basics Collins Birch door style in Cotton. The countertops in the laundry and pantry area are solid wood Maple Butcher Block. Photos courtesy of ShowSpaces Photography.

Riverbend Remodel

Maven Home Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Claremont Plan

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Large laundry room with a large sink, black cabinetry and plenty of room for folding and hanging clothing.
Inspiration for a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Beaver Lake Home Remodel

CMI Construction

CMI Construction completed a full remodel on this Beaver Lake ranch style home. The home was built in the 1980's and the owners wanted a total update. An open floor plan created more space for entertaining and maximized the beautiful views of the lake. New windows, flooring, fixtures, and led lighting enhanced the homes modern feel and appearance.

Gretchen Utility Room

Mark Stewart Home Design

This photo shows the deluxe upstairs utility room. The floor plan shows the counter space extending along the right wall and includes a sink, however it can also be built as shown here to maximize floor space. Ample cabinets above and to the right of the appliances ensure you will never run out of space for detergent, linens, cleaning supplies, or anything else you might need.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

3587 Altadena Park

Wedgworth Companies

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, beige floor and beige benchtop.

302 Orchid

Teale Architecture

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Elmo Home

Bria Hammel Interiors

Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a beach style laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops and multi-coloured walls.

White Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

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.