Innovative and extravagant, this River House unit by Visbeen Architects is a home designed to please the most cosmopolitan of clients. Located on the 30th floor of an urban sky-rise, the condo presented spacial challenges, but the final product transformed the unit into a luxurious and comfortable home, with only the stunning views of the cityscape to indicate its downtown locale. Custom woodwork, state-of-the-art accessories, and sweeping vistas are found throughout the expansive home. The master bedroom includes a hearth, walk-in closet space, and en suite bath. An open kitchen, dining, and living area offers access to two of the home’s three balconies. Located on the opposite side of the condo are two guest bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, the laundry, and a home theater. Facing the spectacularly curved floor-to-ceiling window at the front of the condo is a custom designed, fully equipped refreshment bar, complete with a wine cooler, room for half-a-dozen bar stools, and the best view in the city.

Lake House - Sudbury Project

Debra Seabrook Design

This is one of the most fun rooms in the house with hand painted red tones brushed over yellows and old maple cabinets. There is a window seat on the opposite side with ample storage for kids clothes. The black washer and dryer disappeared after the walls were papered in black and gold bumble bee wallpaper.

Gladwyne Colonial

SHOPHOUSE

Rachel McGinn Photography

Redwood City Laundry Room

Doolittle Design Co.

Modern cabinetry for laundry room storage in a mid-century home.

Schroeder Residence

Yellowstone Architects

265 Southern Cross Trail - Luandry Room

Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Staged Homes: Van Nuys

Pamela Sandall Design

Tom Clary, Photographer Staging a home to sell can help get the best price! Stage homes can also be a great source of design ideas. As a designer, it's fun to get called into to assist in the process. Staging can mean placement of furniture, but it's also about giving guidance and direction to the homeowner on steps they can take on the exterior of their home. Getting the house ready for sale is not just about filling it with furniture, but about creating that perfect curb appeal. Something buyers can look at and feel they can move right in!

Laundry Room

Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)

Cold Spring Kitchen

Holley Pokora Interior Design

The soapstone sink and counters in this Laundry Room coordinate nicely with the black appliances. Open shelves adds to the focal point of the sink.

Arlington Basement Laundry and Bath

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Folsom House

C&E Wurzer Builders

Miscellaneous cabinetry projects

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Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition

Riverside Construction, LLC

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.

ASID: First Place, Entire Residence, 2011 Dazzling Design Story in MSP, March 2012 All furnishings are available through Lucy Interior Design. www.lucyinteriordesign.com - 612.339.2225 Interior Designer: Lucy Interior Design Photographer: Jeff Johnson

Award Winning Custom New Home

Superior Construction Services

Lydia Cutter

LAUNDRY ROOMS

WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.

HARRY TAYLOR

Resale Town-home - The Arista

XS Real Estate Advisors

Arlington Basement Laundry and Bath

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The main waste stack in the corner was unattractive, but had to remain accessible. The access panel with a magnetic latch solves this problem.

French Country with a Twist

H and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence

Red Laundry Room Design Ideas

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.