Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a large contemporary laundry room in New York with white walls, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Flower Mound Transitional Modern

Urbanology Designs

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Springbank Acreage Home

Marre Design Group

Beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Dog Friendly Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and white walls.

Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Elkhorn Hill

Virtual Studio Innovations

This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Fit For Man and Man's Best Friend

Meadowlark Design+Build

This laundry room has "gone to the dogs" with comfortable cubbies custom fitted to accommodate their beloved pets.
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Southern Hospitality

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Elegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.

Hildebrandt basement

Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and exposed beam.

Laundry Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Gorge

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and grey floor.

Modern Coastal

Grant Duckworth Photography

This is an example of a beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

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, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and white walls.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

McRae Mews

Hungerford Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

PASADENA | LAUNDRY

STEFANI STEIN

Tessa Neustadt
Mid-sized country utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Norkirk Rambler Addition

H2 View

Kirsten Sessions Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white walls.

Ancient Modern

Jackson & LeRoy

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas with White 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.