Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Essex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Osbourne Road

Provincial Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Grange Park House

VORBILD Architecture

Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Executive family home, Etobicoke ON

avenue design inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Paradise Valley Remodel

Sanders Design Studio llc

Genevieve Hansen - www.GenevieveHansen.com
Photo of a large mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Altis

WL Harder Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, travertine floors and beige floor.

Window Treatments

Smart Interiors

The simple scalloped valence with a gathered bottom edge is just enough softness and color for this laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, blue walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Pebble Bay - Denver, NC

Henderson Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Blue Laundry Room Design Ideas with Travertine 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.