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.

White Laundry Room with Storage and Stacked Washer & Dryer

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room was more of a challenge. The designer took space from a hall closet to not only accommodate a large capacity stackable washer and drying, but also to give the customer a large counter space and pantry. Waypoint LivingSpace T12S White Thermofoil door style with Wilsonart Quartz in Empire State color on the countertop.

Fabulous Foursquare Whole House Remodel

Maughan Design & Remodel

Warren Street - NE Atlanta

Aaron Leitz

SD Olsen Construction Inc.

What was once a makeshift storage room off the garage is now a bright, large laundry room, with loads of storage, place for a stool for crafts or as a home office, a handy sink for washing delicates, and lots of natural light.

Cedarcrest Drive, Eden Prairie, MN

Devane Design

Custom dog paw tile dog wash station.

Donegal Transitional Update

Alair Homes Plano

This home built in 2000 was dark and the kitchen was partially closed off. They wanted to open it up to the outside and update the kitchen and entertaining spaces. We removed a wall between the living room and kitchen and added sliders to the backyard. The beautiful Openseas painted cabinets definitely add a stylish element to this previously dark brown kitchen. Removing the big, bulky, dark built-ins in the living room also brightens up the overall space.

Custom White - Wolter

Wolter's Custom Cabinets. LLC

Bothell Addition & Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

Glossy Ibis, Kiawah Island

Cinder Creek Construction

Tripp Smith Photography Architect: Architecture +

St Paul Home Addition 2021

Titus Contracting

Laundry Room

Ashley Balston - Royal Lepage West R.E.S. (Surrey)

Oakmoor Cambria with Dark Stained Maple Cabinets in Large Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A large countertop was designed in this laundry room for folding clothes, gardening, and crafts. A washer and dryer was stacked in one corner. A stainless steel utility sink was designed in the island. Dark stained maple cabinets, oakmoor cambria quartz countertops, and faux wood tile laid in a herringbone pattern were selected.

Monaco

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Dedham Master Bath with His and Hers Closets and Laundry

Jordan Custom Carpentry and Remodeling

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige Benchtop

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