Vintage architecture meets modern-day charm with this Mission Style home in the Del Ida Historic District, only two blocks from downtown Delray Beach. The exterior features intricate details such as the stucco coated adobe architecture, a clay barrel roof and a warm oak paver driveway. Once inside this 3,515 square foot home, the intricate design and detail are evident with dark wood floors, shaker style cabinetry, a Estatuario Silk Neolith countertop & waterfall edge island. The remarkable downstairs Master Wing is complete with wood grain cabinetry & Pompeii Quartz Calacatta Supreme countertops, a 6′ freestanding tub & frameless shower. The Kitchen and Great Room are seamlessly integrated with luxurious Coffered ceilings, wood beams, and large sliders leading out to the pool and patio. Robert Stevens Photography

Modern Spanish mission

Gibeault Interiors

found these spanish floor tiles and wanted to combine the color with bright blue cabinets and white countertop to make the laundry room bright and sunny.

SoCal Southwestern Laundry

Lenton Company, Inc.

A Southwestern inspired laundry room. Deep blue over-glazed cabinets with green back splash tiles high lite this room.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor, black benchtop and terra-cotta floors.

Farmhouse Laundry

Claudia Bertoche

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Miami with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern White

Wood Visions, Inc

This bright and cheerful laundry room is well organized and functional. With open cabinet boxes for laundry baskets, tip out tray under the sink for laundry scrub brushes, and a rod to hang your clothes, doing the laundry is less of a bothersome task.

Burns Residence

Copper Canyon Millworks LLC

Transitional laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and terra-cotta floors.

Blue 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.