FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Warwick Photography

Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition

Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.

San Mateo - Eclectic Colonial

A.V. Builders Inc.

Practically designed laundry room space, with Caesarstone counters over washer and dryer.

Westwood Laundry Room Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Jordan Remodel

R|House Design Build

Even the dog has a dedicated space in this laundry room with plenty of storage.

Laundry Room Open Shelving

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Laundry room with blue cabinets and open shelving

As you enter from the garage you're now greeted with this clean, functional mudroom. The cabinetry matches the bar, and new tile floor provides durability.

Elegant Transitional Laundry Room

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

Omega Cabinetry. The Benson door style with the Pearl painted finish. The countertop is Cambria Quartz in the color Torquay. Sink: Kohler Gilford Sink K-12701-0 Faucet: Kohler antique wall-mount faucet K-149-3-CP

Laundry Room - The Aerius - Two Story Modern American Craftsman

Cascade West Development

The Aerius - Modern American Craftsman on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. The upstairs rests mainly on the Western half of the home. It’s composed of a laundry room, 2 bedrooms, including a future princess suite, and a large Game Room. Every space is of generous proportion and easily accessible through a single hall. The windows of each room are filled with natural scenery and warm light. This upper level boasts amenities enough for residents to play, reflect, and recharge all while remaining up and away from formal occasions, when necessary. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Integrity Marble & Granite

Foothills Fotoworks

Tim Schlabach Photography, Foothills Fotoworks

2018 Rotary Dream Home

Stonebuilt Homes

Sartorial solutions by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Beyond your dream kitchen, Mowlem & Co can create tailored spaces for your clothes too ... whether they’re coming on or coming off! From dressing rooms to utility rooms and from clever customised storage to elegant laundries, our expertise in bespoke outfitting can be put to work, whatever your domestic desires.

Modern Laundry Room

National Association of Home Builders

Photo: Jeff Davis Photography

Meadow (Preston Hollow)

Nixon Custom Homes

The Main Floor

Catherine Alison Interiors

Other Rooms

Martha Stewart Living

Create a place to display and access your favorite wine selections and glassware with cabinetry perfect for entertaining. Martha Stewart Living Turkey Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Fortune Cookie Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bronze with Copper Highlights

Bold Mudroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This family with young boys needed help with their cramped and crowded Laundry/Mudroom. By removing a shallow depth pantry closet in the Kitchen, we gained square footage in the Laundry Room to add a bench for setting backpacks on and cabinetry above for storage of outerwear. Coat hooks make hanging jackets and coats up easy for the kids. Luxury vinyl flooring that looks like tile was installed for its durability and comfort to stand on. On the opposite wall, a countertop was installed over the washer and dryer for folding clothes, but it also comes in handy when the family is entertaining, since it’s adjacent to the Kitchen. A tall cabinet and floating shelf above the washer and dryer add additional storage and completes the look of the room. A pocket door replaces a swinging door that hindered traffic flow through this room to the garage, which is their primary entry into the home.

Laundry

Fine Custom Construction

Beautiful Laundry room with a sink, barn doors, and lots of storage.

Laundry Room Renovation - Finished Product

MoJo Design Inc.

Photo by Naked Rain Creative

Mid-sized 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.