Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation

Simon Callaghan Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ruffey Lake House

Inbetween Architecture

Tatjana Plitt
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor and white walls.

The Avenue

Finch Lockerbie

Utility room in family home with high ceiling. The space features a butler sink and flows seamlessly with the kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Fredrick Street

Mosmo Living

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

HERITAGE LAKE MODEL

TIMBERWORX CUSTOM HOMES

GILLIAN JACKSON, STAN SWITALSKI
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

House 6

STYLEDBYPT - STYLED BY PRISCILLA TAN

Contemporary utility room in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, white floor and white benchtop.

Master Laundry Room Contemporary for Entertaining

Heritage Design Studio

Functional Utility Room, located just off the Dressing Room in the Master Suite allows quick access for the owners and a view of the private garden. Room size: 7'8" x 8' Ceiling height: 11'

Cantera Way

Watson Design Group

Contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mews house renovation

Kitchen Bee Design Ltd.

Anna Stathaki
Photo of a contemporary laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and concrete floors.

Lakeshore Contemporary

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mount Royal Contemporary

Bruce Johnson & Associates Interior Design

Contemporary laundry room with built in washer & dryer.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls and grey floor.

Decorating With Gray Contemporary Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned contemporary 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.