This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Digital Art

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles

Improva

Evercharm Mandarin

The Cabinet Shoppe

Laundry tall utility cabinetry with Gold hardware

Cedar Springs Remodel

LU Design Build

Villanova Laundry Room

Madsen Kitchen and Baths

Joe Miller Design

Sherwood Mid Century Ranch

Northland Design & Build

New England Chic

Artisans of Devizes

Transforming a 1960s property into a New England-style home isn’t easy. But for owners Emma and Matt and their team at Babel Developments, the challenge was one they couldn’t resist. The house (@our_surrey_project) hadn’t been touched since the sixties so the starting point was to strip it back and extend at the rear and front.

Laundry

Christina Reed Interiors

Moroccan style tiles compliment the shaker style cabinetry and white subway tiles. Side by side washer/dryer configuration allows for heaps of bench space in this busy family home.

Martins Camisuli Architects

The aim was to create a large full width extension at the rear of the house with full views of the garden. We also created new openings, with the older parts of the building, to allow as much daylight as possible into these darker areas.

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014

Waterford Construction

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.

Laundry Room

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Contemporary Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

Mill Valley Historical Remodel

Rasmussen Construction

Richardson Architects Jonathan Mitchell Photography

Modern Spanish mission

Gibeault Interiors

found these spanish floor tiles and wanted to combine the color with bright blue cabinets and white countertop to make the laundry room bright and sunny.

Armonk Residence

Renae Cohen Interiors

Photos by Christopher Galuzzo Visuals

Classic urban design moves up north

MAC Custom Homes

There's plenty of storage in this well planned laundry/mudroom. Jason Hulet Photography

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Solid Surface 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.