Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Inspiration for a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Southern Hills Residence

Crose & Lemke Construction

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Not your average McMansion

Enduring Domain Architecture

A simple laundry with space for everything to be put away makes for a neat and stress-free space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Firmstone residence Leneva

Alatalo Bros

A contemporary home in regional Victoria with a classic combination of finishes
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Interior Fitouts

Beevor & Co

Design ideas for a modern laundry room in Perth with white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

EASTWOOD RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CLASSIC PROVINCIAL - Custom designed laundry featuring an 'in-house' profile - Satin polyurethane finish - 40mm mitred Talostone 'Carrara Classic' benchtops - White gloss tiled splashback in a 'subway' pattern - Ornante 'rustic copper' handles and knobs - Recessed round LED's - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Southern Hills Residence

Crose & Lemke Construction

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Blue Laundry Room Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback

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.