Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Craftsman

Design Really Matters

Photo of an arts and crafts laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and terra-cotta floors.

Placid Panorama

Meadowlark Design+Build

There original terra-cotta floor tile is the perfect foundation for this laundry room makeover. This whole-house remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photos by Sean Carter.

Lido Island, Newport Beach, California

The Troop Group

Marc Weisberg
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Helena 1

Tim Barber Architects

See if you can figure out which is the new wing? Karyn Millet Photography
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Edgewood Hall

Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and green benchtop.

Summit Avenue Condo

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

3 Bagni, 1 piastrella, 3 colori

Marta Benet

In questo progetto d’interni situato a pochi metri dal mare abbiamo deciso di utilizzare uno stile mediterraneo contemporaneo attraverso la scelta di finiture artigianali come i pavimenti in terracotta o le piastrelle fatte a mano. L’uso di materiali naturali e prodotti artigianali si ripetono anche sul arredo scelto per questa casa come i mobili in legno, le decorazioni con oggetti tradizionali, le opere d’arte e le luminarie in ceramica, fatte ‘adhoc’ per questo progetto.

Scottsdale Laundry & Craft Room

California Closets of Tennessee

Thoughtful designs and details create multiple functional spaces that add purpose to a small room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Country House Scullery

Dovetail Workers in Wood ltd

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Hampshire with terra-cotta floors.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photo of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Silver Charm

Kirby Walls Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Westside Laundry Room

Michael Kline & Company

Major interior renovation. This room used to house the boiler, water heater and various other utility items that took up valuable space. We removed/relocated utilities and designed cabinets from floor to ceiling to maximize every spare inch of storage space. Everything is custom designed, custom built and installed by Michael Kline & Company. Photography: www.dennisroliff.com

Time for Terracotta

Malinda OHara Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Mud Area & Laundry - Parkways at Maui Lani

HOMES BY TOWNE

Ryan Siphers Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional utility room in Hawaii with granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors and shaker cabinets.

Pinnacle Peak

AJP Properties

Red Egg Design Group | Fun and Bright Laundry Room with Subway Tile Backsplash, Solid Surface Countertops and Custom Floor Tiles. | Courtney Lively Photography

Country House Addition

Arthur Chabon Architect

Photo of a mid-sized laundry room in New York with white cabinets, blue walls and terra-cotta floors.

Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors

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.