15 Laundry Rooms We Love

Air It Out

Pre-reno, upper and lower cabinets wrapped around the room in a U shape. “I couldn’t reach the top cupboards, and they were full of junk,” says homeowner Janice Dreyer, who was keen to cut back. “I wanted roominess. I wanted the space to appear open.” Designer Karla Dreyer delivered. An L-shaped lowers-only design makes the room look twice the size and enhances its natural glow (courtesy of the existing window).

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Well Read

Bright idea! Shallow bookshelves custom-made from whitewashed oak swing open to reveal laundry machines.

Multi-Purpose

AWASH IN BEAUTY

The laundry room’s prominence beside this home's main entryway meant it deserved a little love, since everyone who enters the cottage walks by it. Besides tons of storage and high functionality, the room sets the tone for the entire cottage. The floor tiles look salvaged and have an old-world charm that belies their provenance. Says designer Michele Thompson, “They’re actually porcelain but look like reclaimed brick – they’re low maintenance and provide so much character.” Butcher-block countertops and a handsome bronze pendant light enhance the beauty of this practical room.

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Clean Lines

Clean lines define the laundry area and bathroom, a fitting choice for spaces that are all about freshening up. Overscale wall tile in a concrete style finish provides a contemporary backdrop for matte black shower fixtures. Their dark and linear silhouettes echo the dark cabinetry in the laundry area.

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One for all

The home’s original plan separated the mud room from the laundry room, but by combining them, Jenny maximized space: “I was able to incorporate millwork that covered all the homeowners’ storage needs – a place for shoes, hooks for hanging items, and niches for hats, scarves and towels.” A classic cage pendant light illuminates the pretty and practical space, while channelling the farmhouse vibe that influenced the home’s design. 

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Hocus Pocus

To create a hidden laundry room in the basement, designer Michelle Hurley borrowed space from the furnace room. “You pull open the double bifold doors, and behold, it feels like a room, not a closet!” she says. “But what really makes the space is its tiled wall. They’re ceramic, but they look like tin. And since they’re away from the rest of the house, they can be their own thing.” The industrial pipe-style shelves are a play on the laundry nook’s location.

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Smart Thinking

Signature Sink

“Every modern country house needs an apron sink! They are designed to slightly extend beyond the counter so any water drips on to the floor instead of the cabinets below. They’re gorgeously sculptural, and this one is made of clay for a natural, artisanal quality,” says designer Kahley DeVries

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Total Overhaul

This basement laundry room plays many roles, so it got the star treatment in a reno that organizes the space to the max.

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Crisp meets clever

Nothing says clean like a bright, function-forward laundry space. Racks slide out for air-drying; laundry carts slide in and out of cubbies; upper cabinetry squeezes out seasonal storage space. “There’s even a pull-out ironing board,” said designer Cynthia Weber. The easy-mop tile floor matches the one in the main bathroom for continuity.

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Before & After

A dreary laundry room transforms into a dreamy space in just six weeks.

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Big and small

Working within a strict budget, designer Ingrid Oomen had to be creative with her choices: she opted for ready-made cabinets (painted to match the custom floating shelves); coated the backsplash with a durable, washable paint; and selected a basic washer and dryer. This allowed her to splurge on marble countertops. “When you use big-box-store cabinetry, it’s nice to balance it with higher-end natural stone counters,” says Ingrid.

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Clean Design

The smart design and soothing palette of the laundry room bring beauty and order to everyday tasks. Says designer Candace Plotz, “Meticulously crafted floor-to-ceiling millwork provides ample space to keep everything organized. And for delicate items, a clothing bar was added for practicality and convenience.”

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Bright & Cheery

Before this reno, designer and homeowner Jillian Harris had always bought budget-friendly pre-finished cabinets at big-box stores, but this time she splurged on professional help and hired Clarice Maidment of Home Image Interiors to plan and design them. “Clarice measured everything, from how long my wrapping paper roll was to how many coats we needed to fit in the closet,” says Jillian. “Then, she tweaked the plan to fit it all perfectly.” 

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