The 10 Most Popular Laundry Rooms So Far in 2020
Calming tones of blue and gray, patterned tile and a mix of textures mark these most-saved photos
Becky Harris
April 25, 2020
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.
A look at the following countdown of the most-saved laundry photos so far this year reveals that style trends typically found in kitchens and bathrooms are branching out. Patterned tile, pretty light fixtures and calming tones of blue and gray energize these rooms, while drying rods and racks, sorting baskets, folding counters and utility sinks provide foolproof function.
A look at the following countdown of the most-saved laundry photos so far this year reveals that style trends typically found in kitchens and bathrooms are branching out. Patterned tile, pretty light fixtures and calming tones of blue and gray energize these rooms, while drying rods and racks, sorting baskets, folding counters and utility sinks provide foolproof function.
10. Modern Farmhouse Style in Seattle
This expansive laundry room by Heiser Designs shares space with a walk-in pantry. Houzz users were drawn to the patterned floor tile, an element seen in several of the most popular laundry rooms. Smart functional features such as the hidden litter box, drying rack and apron-front utility sink also grabbed attention.
Takeaway: Wood shelving adds warmth to a mostly white space.
This expansive laundry room by Heiser Designs shares space with a walk-in pantry. Houzz users were drawn to the patterned floor tile, an element seen in several of the most popular laundry rooms. Smart functional features such as the hidden litter box, drying rack and apron-front utility sink also grabbed attention.
Takeaway: Wood shelving adds warmth to a mostly white space.
9. Calm Transitional Style in Dallas
Traci Connell Interiors layered textures including shiplap, wood and gray patterned floor tile in this beautiful Dallas laundry room. Cool blue cabinetry and plenty of natural light no doubt make doing laundry here a little less boring.
Takeaway: When it comes to laundry room ceiling lighting, reconsider typical rounded flush mounts and opt for a more decorative fixture to elevate the look.
Traci Connell Interiors layered textures including shiplap, wood and gray patterned floor tile in this beautiful Dallas laundry room. Cool blue cabinetry and plenty of natural light no doubt make doing laundry here a little less boring.
Takeaway: When it comes to laundry room ceiling lighting, reconsider typical rounded flush mounts and opt for a more decorative fixture to elevate the look.
8. Chic Floors in Chicago
In this Chicago laundry room by Reynolds Architecture Design & Construction, a similar color palette to the previous room creates a welcoming ambiance. The elegant floor tile and polished finishes complete the look.
Takeaway: Emphasize height in a small space. To do that, try painting the crown molding in a color that contrasts with the walls to help draw the eye up.
In this Chicago laundry room by Reynolds Architecture Design & Construction, a similar color palette to the previous room creates a welcoming ambiance. The elegant floor tile and polished finishes complete the look.
Takeaway: Emphasize height in a small space. To do that, try painting the crown molding in a color that contrasts with the walls to help draw the eye up.
7. Luxe Style in Little Rock
The pros at Katie Grace Designs left no detail unconsidered in this laundry room in Little Rock, Arkansas. They treated the space like a luxurious show house bathroom or kitchen, incorporating elements such as a bridge faucet, cabinet feet, marble floor and elongated subway wall tile.
Takeaway: Add some family photos or mementos to the laundry room to give it a more inviting feel.
The pros at Katie Grace Designs left no detail unconsidered in this laundry room in Little Rock, Arkansas. They treated the space like a luxurious show house bathroom or kitchen, incorporating elements such as a bridge faucet, cabinet feet, marble floor and elongated subway wall tile.
Takeaway: Add some family photos or mementos to the laundry room to give it a more inviting feel.
6. Patterned Wall Tiles in Miami
For this stylish Miami laundry room, the team at Ann Ueno Interior Design installed patterned tile on the walls rather than the floor. It also managed to squeeze in functional elements like a utility sink, a counter for folding, a drying rod and cabinetry.
Takeaway: A countertop installed over front-loading machines provides a convenient spot for folding.
For this stylish Miami laundry room, the team at Ann Ueno Interior Design installed patterned tile on the walls rather than the floor. It also managed to squeeze in functional elements like a utility sink, a counter for folding, a drying rod and cabinetry.
Takeaway: A countertop installed over front-loading machines provides a convenient spot for folding.
5. Ironed-Out Ideas in Australia
The pullout ironing board in this Floreat, Australia, laundry room grabbed a lot of attention from Houzz users. Interior designer Caitlin Slater of Smart Style Bathrooms says the integrated feature “takes pressure off the cupboard space and gives the clients more storage.”
Takeaway: A pretty faucet at the utility sink serves as the jewelry of the room.
The pullout ironing board in this Floreat, Australia, laundry room grabbed a lot of attention from Houzz users. Interior designer Caitlin Slater of Smart Style Bathrooms says the integrated feature “takes pressure off the cupboard space and gives the clients more storage.”
Takeaway: A pretty faucet at the utility sink serves as the jewelry of the room.
4. High Contrast in Calgary
Sleek slate gray appliances work well with the charcoal floor in this Calgary, Alberta, laundry room. Designer Susan de Ridder of Live Well Interiors gave the room beautiful transitional style with finishes like the quartz countertop and large-format floor tiles. And the pros at Knight Custom Homes maximized functionality with smart cabinetry.
Takeaway: Dark floors are a great way to anchor a mostly white space.
Sleek slate gray appliances work well with the charcoal floor in this Calgary, Alberta, laundry room. Designer Susan de Ridder of Live Well Interiors gave the room beautiful transitional style with finishes like the quartz countertop and large-format floor tiles. And the pros at Knight Custom Homes maximized functionality with smart cabinetry.
Takeaway: Dark floors are a great way to anchor a mostly white space.
3. Snazzy Backsplash in Boston
There’s similar contrast between the dark floors and white cabinets in this Boston laundry room by JMH Designs. The matte black faucet and hardware bring the contrast to the countertops and cabinets. But it was the eye-catching elegant backsplash that was the most buzzed-about topic in Houzz users’ ideabooks.
Takeaway: A laundry room backsplash usually won’t require a lot of tile, so it’s a good opportunity to splurge on something special.
There’s similar contrast between the dark floors and white cabinets in this Boston laundry room by JMH Designs. The matte black faucet and hardware bring the contrast to the countertops and cabinets. But it was the eye-catching elegant backsplash that was the most buzzed-about topic in Houzz users’ ideabooks.
Takeaway: A laundry room backsplash usually won’t require a lot of tile, so it’s a good opportunity to splurge on something special.
2. Stylishly Utilitarian in Minnesota
There’s a sense of stylish modern utility in this laundry room by Swanson Homes in Medina, Minnesota. The colors, straight lines and sconce are subtly industrial, and the leather-handled baskets add a beautiful finishing touch.
Takeaway: Baskets and hampers are an easy and inexpensive way to add style to a laundry room.
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There’s a sense of stylish modern utility in this laundry room by Swanson Homes in Medina, Minnesota. The colors, straight lines and sconce are subtly industrial, and the leather-handled baskets add a beautiful finishing touch.
Takeaway: Baskets and hampers are an easy and inexpensive way to add style to a laundry room.
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1. Feeling Preppy in Minnesota
It’s hard to know if it was the plaid Marmoleum floor, abstract floral wallpaper or the combination of the two that had Houzz users so excited about this marvelous laundry room by Martha O’Hara Interiors in Minneapolis.
Takeaway: Bring your personal style into the laundry room, whether that means hanging up a few favorite framed postcards or introducing a cute new hamper.
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It’s hard to know if it was the plaid Marmoleum floor, abstract floral wallpaper or the combination of the two that had Houzz users so excited about this marvelous laundry room by Martha O’Hara Interiors in Minneapolis.
Takeaway: Bring your personal style into the laundry room, whether that means hanging up a few favorite framed postcards or introducing a cute new hamper.
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Side by side is best when you’re shorter, and definitely a large utility sink for those litems that need a soaking, cleaning up a humid drum etc. or washing a small dog. There are just some things you don’t want to wash in your bath tub! A counter for folding is a necessity otherwise laundry tends to get left in a pile somewhere.
Terrific use of space in #6. All of the spaces are nice, but #1 has the feel of home. It has such a clean, airy feel with just enough touches of minimal colour. Very well done. 😊
Regarding controls at the bottom of the dryer; Most of of these are stackABLE meaning that they are not necessarily stacked on installation. Putting controls on the bottom would put the controls at floor level if they aren't stacked.