Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt
Small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Frankston South Sustainable Retrofit

BP Architects

Laundry room modified by installing second hand bay window. Bridget Puszka
Photo of a large beach style laundry room in Melbourne.

Sea Salt Contemporary Residence

B. Chic Interiors

Laundry Room Photos by J.M. Giordano
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Aspley House

Bella Vie Interiors

Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beach Home Michigan City Laundry Room

Jody Snider Homes, Inc.

This simple but functional laundry area has a nice space for folding and utility sink to clean your dirtiest of items.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Aspley House

Bella Vie Interiors

Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, white cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Coastal Laundry Room and Mudroom Renovation

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Coastal laundry and mudroom designed by Michael Molesky Interior Design in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Navy blue sink cabinet with white quartz counter and brass faucet. White open shelves on white subway tile backsplash. Gray hexagon floor.

Beach Style Laundry Room Design Ideas

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