
Laundry, Utility & Mud Rooms
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posted 4/14/18
- Post-KonMari: How to Organize Your Laundry Room
These storage tools can help you keep this functional space neat and clean
posted 12/30/17
- The 10 Most-Loved Laundry Rooms of 2017
Pullout hampers, pet-washing stations and roll-out shelves are among the great ideas in these popular laundry rooms - Five Laundry Room Remodel Must-Haves
Design experts weigh in on some of the most popular features of the modern utility room - Trending Now: 2017’s Most Popular Laundry Rooms
A creative indoor clothesline and pullout baskets are just 2 of the year's best laundry room ideas. See them all
posted 11/28/17
- New This Week: 3 Well-Appointed Laundry Rooms, Small to Large
See how various color, materials and layout decisions create efficient, hardworking and beautiful spaces
posted 11/2/17
- Trending Now: The Top 10 New Mudrooms on Houzz
Geek out on a room that’s all about storage and organization
posted 10/21/17
- Trending Now: The Top 10 New Laundry Rooms on Houzz
Get ideas from the most popular laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz this summer
posted 8/19/17
- 7 Laundry Room Color Palettes to Make Washday More Relaxing
Mix white with subtle colors or a dash of black to create a fresh, clean backdrop for doing laundry
posted 7/29/17
- Simplifying: Tackle the Laundry Room and Linen Closet
These hardworking, out-of-the-way spaces frequently become cluttered. Here’s how to pare down - Small Wonders: 9 Space-Saving Broom Closets
Check out these efficient ways to store your broom, mop and cleaning supplies
posted 7/27/17
- Battle of the Countertops: Granite vs. Quartz
Read about the pros and cons — and see great examples — of these popular kitchen countertop materials - The Hardworking Laundry: Make Washday Easier
Get more out of your laundry space and make doing the wash less of a chore with these 10 ideas - The Hardworking Laundry: Make Room for Hanging the Wash
Pullout and folding drying racks, and clothing rods of all lengths, come to the rescue when space is tight - The Hardworking Laundry: Make Room for Supplies
You can carve out space for detergents and dryer sheets in even the smallest laundry room - New This Week: 4 Envy-Inducing Laundry Rooms With Clever Storage
These spaces feature dedicated solutions that handle multiple tasks - The Hardworking Laundry: Make Room for Hampers and Baskets
See 11 clever design solutions for collecting and sorting your laundry - Dream Spaces: 10 Ideas for a Get-It-Done Utility Room
Boost a laundry or utility space with design ideas that will make the room as good-looking as it is useful - It’s a Dog’s World in These Hardworking Laundry Rooms
Canine amenities include pet beds, crates, bowls, washing stations, doors and even a designated pet water bowl filler - The Hardworking Laundry Room: A Place for Brooms and Mops
See 8 smart solutions for stashing long-handled cleaning tools - Trending Now: 10 Ideas From Popular New Laundry Rooms
Whether your space is big or small, embrace color, personality and clever storage for a welcoming and hardworking room
posted 12/21/16
- Trending Now: 15 Laundry Rooms Packed With Storage Ideas
Keep this hardworking room tidy with cabinets, baskets, shelves and more
- Laundry Room Redo Adds Function, Looks and Storage
After demolishing their old laundry room, this couple felt stuck. A design pro helped them get on track - and even find room to store wine
- Your Guide to a Beautiful, Efficient Laundry Room
Whether you're renovating or you just need a fresh approach to the wash-dry-fold cycle, here's how to make laundry day easier - and even fun
- Top 10 Trending Laundry Room Ideas on Houzz
Of all the laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz so far in 2016, these are the most popular. See why
- 10 Tips to Streamline Laundry Day
Little adjustments to your attitude and routine can help take the wrinkles out of doing the wash
- 8 Ways to Add a Load of Color to Your Laundry Room
Give a tedious task a boost by surrounding yourself with a bold, happy hue
- Homeowner's Workbook: How to Remodel the Laundry Room
Use this step-by-step guide to figure out what you want and how to make it happen
- 8 Laundry Room Ideas to Watch For This Year
The Hardworking Home: A look at the most popular laundry photos in 2014 hints that dog beds, drying racks and stackable units will be key
- Where to Put the Laundry Room
The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more
- A Kitchen Laundry Cabinet Full of Surprises
A little DIY spirit allowed this homeowner to add a washer, dryer, kitchen countertop and dining table all in one
- 10 Smart Ideas for Your Laundry Room Remodel
Make washing and drying easier and more comfortable by considering ergonomics, storage and special features
- 7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Laundry Room
Whistle while you work, knowing that your laundry area is as neat and clean as your freshly stacked clothes
- Key Meansurements for a Dream Laundry Room
Get the layout dimensions that will help you wash and fold - and maybe do much more - comfortably and efficiently
- Hate Hauling Laundry? Give Dirty Clothes the Chute
New project for a new year: Install a quick route to the laundry room
- 8 Ways to Make the Most of Your Laundry Room
These super-practical laundry room additions can help lighten your load
- Get More From a Multipurpose Laundry Room
Laundry plus bill paying? Sign us up. Plus a potting area? We dig it. See how multiuse laundry rooms work harder and smarter for you