Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus

Home Inspiration

Insidesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and green walls.

Crown Hill Basement Refresh

Jackson Design Build

Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood benchtops, green walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Functional Laundry Room

Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

This laundry room was tight and non-functional. The door opened in and was quickly replaced with a pocket door. Space was taken from the attic behind this space to create the niche for the laundry sorter and a countertop for folding. The tree wallpaper is Thibaut T35110 Russell Square in Green. The countertop is Silestone by Cosentino - Yukon Leather. The overhead light is from Shades of Light. The green geometric indoor/outdoor rug is from Loloi Rugs. The laundry sorter is from The Container Store.

Laundry Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Other with green walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Barrington Renovation

Highland Builders LLC

Large working laundry room with built-in lockers, sink with dog bowls, laundry chute, built-in window seat (Ryan Hainey)
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Tempo Side Load

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Project Hemera, North London

CCASA Architects

A big pantry was designed next to the kitchen. Generous, includes for a wine fridge and a big sink, making the kitchen even more functional. Redded glass doors bring natural light into the space while allowing for privacy

New England Country Manor in Barrington, Illinois

Hellyer Custom Builders

Portraits of Home
This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

The laundry room is outfitted with white cabinetry to match the kitchen. It also features its own utility sink, clothes drying rod, and opened and closed cabinets for laundry supplies.

Bulverde Model House

Olinova Design

Shoot2sell
Inspiration for a large country galley laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Custom River House

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

This laundry room is fully functional with it's fold-down hanging drying rack and pull out laundry cabinets. The cabinets are custom-made in alder with louvered doors by a local wood worker. The sliding barn door is made entirely from reclaimed wood in a patchwork pattern by local artist, Rob Payne. Side-by-side washer and dryer sit underneath a linen Caesarstone quartz countertop. The floor is 2'x3' tiles of Pennsylvania Bluestone. Wall color is palladian blue by Benjamin Moore. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier

Somerset addition and remodel

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carlisle Laundry

Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Ottawa with green walls.

Alexandria: Revamped Row Home with Relocated Stairwell, New Porches

Harry Braswell Inc.

A sliding barn door conceals this washer and dryer when not in use. Its upstairs location keeps laundry on the same floor as the bedrooms. Photographer Greg Hadley

Boca II Project

Dream Finders Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Faithful Farmhouse Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop, vaulted and wallpaper.

Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation

MET Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Historic Palmcroft Drive

Trade Winds Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas with Green 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.