Rustic luxe

A Fine Tuned Room / Jan Coffman Interiors

Serrano Condo

Watson Group Construction, INC.

Ravenswood Penthouse

Clare Sells Homes, Inc.

Laundry Room with Fold-out Ironing Board

Peggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior Designer

A fold-out ironing board is hidden behind a false drawer front. This ironing board swivels for comfort and is the perfect place to touch up a collar and cuffs or press a freshly laundered table cloth. Peggy Woodall - designer

Modern French Farmhouse

JL Norris Design

This was almost a total gut accept for the cabinets. The floor was taken out and replaced by beautiful black hexagon tile to give it a more modern French Country design and the client loved the black and white traditional Farmhouse backsplash. The utility sink need to fit the space so we decided to go with the industrial stainless steel. Open cage lighting makes the room very bright due to not having any windows.

Kitchen Extension

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bootroom & Utility Room. Photography by Chris Kemp.

Modern Farmhouse

Bellissimo Decor, LLC

Side by side washer dryer and ceramic tile floor. White shaker cabinets and utility craft desk. Photo: Timothy Manning Builder: Aspire Builders Design: Kristen Phillips, Bellissimo Decor

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.

Showhouse on the Green

Julianne Stirling

Silverleaf Home 20

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Mud Room

MARK IV Builders, Inc

This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. The mosaic tile flooring makes clean-up simple. We love how the painted beadboard adds interest and texture to the walls.

Brattle Street Victorian

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee

NYC Victorian laundry and mud room

Simone van der Plas Encompass Ideas

A Victorian Laundry and mudroom with tiles and flooring inspired by the client's international travels. The floor tiles are reminiscent of the Doge's Palace flooring and the splashback tiles have names of their favourite cities. Soft colours and a bright storage unit create a unique style. A custom heating/ventilation system and vicotrian inspired drying racks ensure that washing will dry indoors during winter. Photo by Paul McCredie

The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake

Coastal Signature Homes

This would be my room - a great work space for hobbies, with plenty of light and storage. and to help in multi-tasking, the washer and dryer are right here too. The gray walls and ceiling, white trim, windows, lighting and the hardwood flooring all combine to make this functional space cozy and bright.

Sienna Boulder

Rochelle Lynne Design

Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

Pinecrest

All About the Wow, Inc.

Carpet One Flooring Solutions

Modern Decore Carpet One

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Double-bowl Sink and an Utility Sink

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.