Spacious laundry that also serves as a pet area. Homeowner has plenty of storage with the beautiful cabinetry by Sollera Cabinets. The Grothouse wood cabinets add a very elegant touch. Photographer: Augie Salbosa

Parker Vista

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Semi-custom Shaker cabinets for laundry room.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, bamboo floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Waverton - Home Renovation

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

The kitchen and dining room are part of a larger renovation and extension that saw the rear of this home transformed from a small, dark, many-roomed space into a large, bright, open-plan family haven. With a goal to re-invent the home to better suit the needs of the owners, the designer needed to consider making alterations to many rooms in the home including two bathrooms, a laundry, outdoor pergola and a section of hallway. This was a large job with many facets to oversee and consider but, in Nouvelle’s favour was the fact that the company oversaw all aspects of the project including design, construction and project management. This meant all members of the team were in the communication loop which helped the project run smoothly. To keep the rear of the home light and bright, the designer choose a warm white finish for the cabinets and benchtop which was highlighted by the bright turquoise tiled splashback. The rear wall was moved outwards and given a bay window shape to create a larger space with expanses of glass to the doors and walls which invite the natural light into the home and make indoor/outdoor entertaining so easy. The laundry is a clever conversion of an existing outhouse and has given the structure a new lease on life. Stripped bare and re-fitted, the outhouse has been re-purposed to keep the historical exterior while provide a modern, functional interior. A new pergola adjacent to the laundry makes the perfect outside entertaining area and can be used almost year-round. Inside the house, two bathrooms were renovated utilising the same funky floor tile with its modern, matte finish. Clever design means both bathrooms, although compact, are practical inclusions which help this family during the busy morning rush. In considering the renovation as a whole, it was determined necessary to reconfigure the hallway adjacent to the downstairs bathroom to create a new traffic flow through to the kitchen from the front door and enable a more practical kitchen design to be created.

Rustic Modern - Pantry/Laundry

LaDyne Design

LADYNE DESIGN http://ladynedesign.com Rustic Modern Farmhouse - West Marin, CA

Modern "Dwell" Inspired Home

Killeen Studio Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Studio Linder Architects

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, bamboo floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Portola Valley Downstairs Suite

Harrell Design + Build

After Laundry Room
This is an example of a laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, bamboo floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hope's House - Custom Home Build

RCW Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige walls, bamboo floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Parker Vista

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Semi-custom Shaker cabinets for laundry room.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, bamboo floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Island Tranquility

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photography: Augie Salbosa
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Hawaii with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, bamboo floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kailua Craftsman

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Augie Salbosa
Design ideas for an arts and crafts dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with white cabinets, granite benchtops, bamboo floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Bamboo 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.