Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Josh Wynne Construction

Butler's Pantry. Mud room. Dog room with concrete tops, galvanized doors. Cypress cabinets. Horse feeding trough for dog washing. Concrete floors. LEED Platinum home. Photos by Matt McCorteney.

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.

Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom

Enduring Domain Architecture

Photography by Craig Townsend
Mid-sized eclectic utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and brick walls.

Mobile Lavanderia (vista interna)

PRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli

Questa foto è la disposizione (senza ante) del mobile a muro della lavanderia, molto contenitivo ed ordinato. Sul lato sinistro vediamo il vano per lavatrice ed asciugatrice, a fianco un vano per le scope e detersivi, al di sopra tutti i ripiani e poi a destra il "famoso cestone dei panni sporchi" con ulteriori ripiani.

Making this Home into a Retreat

R&J Painting LLC

Before Start of Services Prepared and Covered all Flooring, Furnishings and Logs Patched all Cracks, Nail Holes, Dents and Dings Lightly Pole Sanded Walls for a smooth finish Spot Primed all Patches Painted all Ceilings and Walls

Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu

COBE Architetti

Small modern laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and exposed beam.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Making this Home into a Retreat

R&J Painting LLC

Upon Completion
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, green walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop, wood walls and exposed beam.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Exposed Beam

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.