The Top 10 Laundry Rooms of 2019
Green-blue cabinets, cement floor tiles and open shelving are among the most popular features of laundry rooms this year
Bryan Anthony
December 18, 2019
This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2019.
When it comes to the top laundry room photos of 2019, the Houzz community seems to be in agreement: Green-blue painted cabinets and cement (or cement-look) floor tiles are the way to go (eight out of 10 photos in the following countdown include at least one of these). But that’s not where the inspiration ends. These rooms also provide great ideas for lighting, hardware and storage.
When it comes to the top laundry room photos of 2019, the Houzz community seems to be in agreement: Green-blue painted cabinets and cement (or cement-look) floor tiles are the way to go (eight out of 10 photos in the following countdown include at least one of these). But that’s not where the inspiration ends. These rooms also provide great ideas for lighting, hardware and storage.
10. Touch of Gray
This Miami laundry room by KasaMia Interiors packs a lot into a relatively small space. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide ample storage, and a stylish utility sink has matte black fixtures. The wall above the sink and the one above the washer and dryer are covered in gray-and-white cement-look tiles that add an eye-catching pattern.
Cabinet paint: Worldly Gray, Sherwin-Williams
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This Miami laundry room by KasaMia Interiors packs a lot into a relatively small space. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide ample storage, and a stylish utility sink has matte black fixtures. The wall above the sink and the one above the washer and dryer are covered in gray-and-white cement-look tiles that add an eye-catching pattern.
Cabinet paint: Worldly Gray, Sherwin-Williams
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9. Light Blue Oasis
Designer Beth Booth of Spaces Renewed says that painting the cabinets in this San Diego laundry room was key to brightening up the space. “The color of the cabinets took this room from somewhat small with limited natural light to a fun and bright space,” she says. “The color is so unique, carrying a coastal vibe but also [bridging] the gap between vintage and modern.”
Cabinet paint: Beach Glass, Benjamin Moore
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Designer Beth Booth of Spaces Renewed says that painting the cabinets in this San Diego laundry room was key to brightening up the space. “The color of the cabinets took this room from somewhat small with limited natural light to a fun and bright space,” she says. “The color is so unique, carrying a coastal vibe but also [bridging] the gap between vintage and modern.”
Cabinet paint: Beach Glass, Benjamin Moore
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8. Handmade Highlight
This chic Santa Barbara, California, laundry room by Katrina Stumbos is awash in white, with the cabinets, countertops and walls all in a crisp shade of it. The white color palette allows the lovely handmade concrete floor tiles to garner even more attention.
This chic Santa Barbara, California, laundry room by Katrina Stumbos is awash in white, with the cabinets, countertops and walls all in a crisp shade of it. The white color palette allows the lovely handmade concrete floor tiles to garner even more attention.
7. On-Trend Style
Graphic black-and-white floor tiles, floating wood shelves and white subway tiles on the walls are among the on-trend features in this Detroit laundry room by Leighanne LaMarre Interiors. But it’s the gray-green cabinets that really steal the show.
Cabinet paint: Gibraltar Cliffs, Benjamin Moore
Graphic black-and-white floor tiles, floating wood shelves and white subway tiles on the walls are among the on-trend features in this Detroit laundry room by Leighanne LaMarre Interiors. But it’s the gray-green cabinets that really steal the show.
Cabinet paint: Gibraltar Cliffs, Benjamin Moore
6. Mint Green Magic
A stylish chandelier, brass hardware and mint green cabinets create this elegant laundry room in Salt Lake City by The Fox Group. The large-format hexagonal floor tiles are another standout feature.
A stylish chandelier, brass hardware and mint green cabinets create this elegant laundry room in Salt Lake City by The Fox Group. The large-format hexagonal floor tiles are another standout feature.
5. Smart and Sophisticated
A sophisticated black-and-white color palette stars in this Charlotte, North Carolina, laundry room by Ram. The addition of floating storage and a pullout drying rack take the space from merely stylish to smart as well.
A sophisticated black-and-white color palette stars in this Charlotte, North Carolina, laundry room by Ram. The addition of floating storage and a pullout drying rack take the space from merely stylish to smart as well.
4. Classic Charm
Designer Alison Kandler added pops of color and classic charm to this Los Angeles laundry room. Mesh cabinet door panels, a green French door to allow light between spaces, and glass knobs on the cabinetry are among the highlights.
Door paint: Southfield Green, Benjamin Moore
Designer Alison Kandler added pops of color and classic charm to this Los Angeles laundry room. Mesh cabinet door panels, a green French door to allow light between spaces, and glass knobs on the cabinetry are among the highlights.
Door paint: Southfield Green, Benjamin Moore
3. Brass and Blue
This San Francisco laundry room by the design team at In the Deets features a floor clad in navy patterned cement tile. A brass overhead light fixture and brass cabinet pulls work well with the blue. Another highlight is a farmhouse sink with a wall-mounted faucet.
This San Francisco laundry room by the design team at In the Deets features a floor clad in navy patterned cement tile. A brass overhead light fixture and brass cabinet pulls work well with the blue. Another highlight is a farmhouse sink with a wall-mounted faucet.
2. Pretty in Pale Green
This Milwaukee laundry room by designer Becky Rose Grinwald includes a white subway tile backsplash, dark stained wood flooring and solid white countertops, but once again, it’s the colorful cabinets that steal the show. The designer painted the cabinets a lovely pale green that creates a soothing vibe.
Cabinet paint: Waterscape, Sherwin-Williams
This Milwaukee laundry room by designer Becky Rose Grinwald includes a white subway tile backsplash, dark stained wood flooring and solid white countertops, but once again, it’s the colorful cabinets that steal the show. The designer painted the cabinets a lovely pale green that creates a soothing vibe.
Cabinet paint: Waterscape, Sherwin-Williams
1. Pet-Friendly Pleaser
While colorful cabinets and cement floor tiles star in many of the top laundry room photos, the most popular space features a classic white palette and a brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Perhaps, however, it’s the convenient dog-washing station in this Boston laundry room by Kelly McGuill Home that has caught the attention of the Houzz community most.
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While colorful cabinets and cement floor tiles star in many of the top laundry room photos, the most popular space features a classic white palette and a brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Perhaps, however, it’s the convenient dog-washing station in this Boston laundry room by Kelly McGuill Home that has caught the attention of the Houzz community most.
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@orange orange: between all the lawsuits against manufacturers of front loaders and the ongoing problems of the seal, mold, mildew and smells, the sales of front loaders have gone down - at least here in the US & Canada.
Front loaders came first in EU and have been very popular before appearing in the US & Canada after the 21st century hit the bell. Sales had steadily risen until problems appeared.
Not everyone with a front loader has problems, but apparently enough people had to file class action lawsuits against 3 major manufacturer. Those lawsuits were eventually settled out of court even after claims were dismissed. CR also states that there are possibly other reasons why top loaders are the preference.
Even so, GE has introduced changes in the front loader to combat the ongoing problems many of the machines seem to have. CR has tested the new front loaders and gave it an average rating. Although front loaders lead in washing performance they don't do as well in other areas.
As always, the consumer purchasing power belongs to those who buy based on the total package presented by the manufacturers. I posted the statistical information and details from CR above including a link, but in case you missed it,here's a link to the recent Consumer Reports article.
I know, when my old agitator top loader died, I went with the HE top loader model simply because of all the reports and lawsuits that were attached to front loaders as well as the hefty (at the time) price tag and very long run time. All those reasons affected my decision 8 years ago.
In the meantime, enjoy your front loader. You are one of many whose machine works nicely without any problems.
I prefer my front loader, too, in terms of water savings, lack of sound, and ability to both clean and remove water from laundry in the spin cycle. That said, it definitely requires regular maintenance that my top loader did not. You must run it through a cleaning cycle now and then, drain the “sludge” via the tiny hose at the bottom, let it air dry after use, and periodically clean all around the seal. So far, the pros outweigh the cons.
Where are the hookups and valves in these photos? How can you run a countertop to the wall without holes for the pipes?