In the basement of this suburban home, an awkward bathroom built to accommodate a home gym was unpleasant and featured a dark and cramped prison-like shower accessed by squeezing through a narrow, tiled entry. We tore down the wall that had separated the shower from the rest of the bath and replaced it with glass. New stone tile lines the walls and bench seating was placed in an inset space at the shower door. A new casement window brightens the space with natural light. We also renovated the adjacent laundry room, adding new windows, tile, and cabinetry, and creating a much more appealing space. Photo by Shelly Harrison.

Laundry Room - Hill Country Stone Ranch Home

BCI Custom Homes

Laundry room in Hill Country Stone Home. Features farmhouse sink, alder cabinets, granite countertops, and tile floor.

Laundry Room Organization

Keating Moore Construction

Ron Rosenzweig

Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Modest priced cabinetry with a custom flair. We brought the cabinets over the washer and dryer down to finish flush to give a built in look. Simple white dal tile backsplash is accented with custom, hand painted inserts.

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.

Making the Connection

Thompson Remodeling

The objective of this home renovation was to make better connections between the family's main living spaces. The focus was on opening the kitchen and creating a combo mudroom/laundry room located off the garage. A two-toned design features classic white upper cabinets and espresso lowers. Thin mosaic tile is positioned vertically rather than horizontally for a unique and modern touch. Floating shelves highlight a corner nook and provide an area to display special dishware. A peninsula wraps around into the connected dining area. The new laundry/mudroom combo has four lockers with cubby storage above and below. The laundry area includes a sink and countertop for easy sorting and folding.

Regency ll

CookeConstruction,Inc.

This laundry room has been renovated to use every inch to be beautiful as well as functional. These custom convenient cabinets were built for use as well as looks. The cabinetry and marble counter is the same as the kitchen giving continuity to the room. There is plenty of space for everything you need for yourself as well as any guests that you may have.

Mudroom Cabinets

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

A fun burst of color in the mudroom adds that extra bit of welcome and warmth when you enter this home.

Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4

Paul Tobin Estate Agents

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

Lupton Drive

J Wiley Designs

Laundry and Bathroom Reno

Design Construction Consulting

Anne Hanley

Timeless Traditional

Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.

Construction: Mondo Builders, Inc. Elmhurst, IL

Hidden Laundry

Hargreaves Joinery

Cleveland Park - Coming Soon

Hudson Gray Design

Fit For Man and Man's Best Friend

Meadowlark Design+Build

The perfect space to accommodate Man and Mans' Best Friend!

Historical renovation of a 100 Year Old Stable

JAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

Scripps Ranch Laundry Room Renovation

Classic Home Improvements

This laundry room was remodeled to make a sink and countertop area along with upper cabinetry. The additional refrigerator storage and utility sink is a perfect drop zone to keep the home organized and tidy! The organizational value added to this space is what the homeowner requested.

Fremont Gem

Quartersawn Design Build

Farm Kid Studios

Traditional Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned traditional 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.