Utility rooms might not be at the top of your list when it comes to interior design, but they are the ones that will make your life so much easier. This big laundry room with utility sink and counter space for baskets/folding will make you forever grateful you threw a little extra square footage in there.

Custom builds and features

Alatalo Bros

A custom designed laundry room by Alatalo Bros and Flair Cabinets

24 Eldonhurst Drive - Laundry

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Fitting comfortably within the streetscape, this generous four bedroom home maximises the opportunities of the sloping site to create distinct living spaces across the two levels, each with outdoor areas. The main living with its high ceilings is light filled and focussed around an outdoor room with large full height glass doors that expand the living area seamlessly. The placement of openings allows views to trees of the nearby reserve as well as distant views to the north. The home carefully balances privacy with good solar access to create a comfortable residence offering flexible and varied opportunities for entertaining and living. Attributes include double garaging with storage and direct access to the kitchen, powder room, and a generous master bed suite with extensive robe, integrated joinery and well-appointed ensuite. Tasmanian Oak timber detailing features throughout.

Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House

MW Design Workshop

Josiah Zukowski

rosseau

Fike Custom Kitchens

New Construction - Town of Liberty

Bartow Builders

modern

Intime Kitchens

Residential Renovation

mystoryco.

The laundry is cosy but functional with natural light warming the space and helping it to feel open. There is storage above and below the benchtop that runs the full length of the room. There is space for washing baskets to be stored, a drying rack for those clothes that 'must' dry today, and open shelving with some fun wall hooks for coats and hats - turtles for the kids and starfish for the adults!

The Regal (2 Storey Family Home)

Rinaldi Homes

Maple Laundry and Pet Care Room

Riverstone, Inc.

Natural maple laundry and pet washing area.

Laundry, mud rooms and front entrance cabinets

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Gabriela Sladkova Photography

An Earth Inspired Custom Home

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

A laundry room is a great thing to have, especially if it isn't too big and takes over space you'd rather have in another room. This room gives the family ample storage, and a built in look around their washer and dryer. On the other wall (not pictured) they have drying hooks.

Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre

Stéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieur

Modules de placards adaptés sur-mesure sur collection Askersund D'Ikea. Sol en grès céram beige rectifié.

Davenport Place - North Vancouver

Designs by KS

Storage to satisfy

Contemporary Family Home

This Laundry room/ mudroom sits off the garage entry and give access to either the walk through pantry or hallway leading to the foyer. The bench and cubbies are great for keeping the family organized and the room tidy. The over countertop over the wahser dryer provides a clean space for storage, folding laundry or putting down grocery bags. Maple Cabinets flank the washer/dryer and are perfect storage for cleaning supplies and laundry needs. The Tile flooring runs right though to the walk through pantry.

Calamvale Project 2 - Ground floor bathroom, laundry,upper main bathroom reno

Campbell Builders

Pheasant House Utility Room Storage

DW3 Construction LLC

Big families have big piles of junk they drop as soon as they walk in the door. In this home, you'll have a spot to sit to take off shoes, plenty of closet space for coats and even some slots to put baskets for gloves, hats and hunting gear.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Laminate Benchtops

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.