Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Laundry After

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Laundry Room - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

March Street, 2nd Floor

CT Carpentry

New West Classic

Clay Construction Inc.

award winning builder, crown molding, luxurious, pendant light, white trim
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ravenswood Penthouse

Clare Sells Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with an utility sink, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Fulshear Traditional New Build

Arrow Custom Homes, Inc.

Connie Anderson Photography, Purser Architectural
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry & Mud Rooms

Closet & Storage Concepts - Franklin

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Wellington Residence

Procopio Family Homes

Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Seattle Craftsman House

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Design ideas for an arts and crafts laundry room in Seattle with grey benchtop and brown walls.

Laundry Rooms Sarasota and Bradenton, FL

Gilbert Design Build

Gilbert Design Build with showrooms in Sarasota and Bradenton Florida created a new laundry room for these homeowners. In addition to having the new space be for laundry, they added a utility sink, tile backsplash, cabinetry (for storage) as well as a built-in desk and workstation. The new space is both functional and fashionable.

Walnut Heaven

Quadrant Construction Ltd.

Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

Michael Menn Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Chester Springs Kitchen & Laundry Remodel

K T Highland, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Fairway full house remodel

Tyler Allen Designs

E.S. Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Louisiana Street Kitchen Remodel

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Traditional laundry room in Dallas with white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops and brown walls.

Pablo Creek Reserve

Collins Builders

Photo of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Second Floor Laundry Room – Maple Brook Model – Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Convenient second-floor laundry room. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Photo of a large transitional galley laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Remodelling of Grand Dartmoor Residence

Bovey Construction Ltd.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Devon with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Cantata Showhome in Harmony

Baywest Homes

Baywest Homes
Contemporary single-wall laundry room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Walls

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