Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George

DIY Blinds

Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Argonne Dr

Virtual Studio Innovations

Design ideas for a large contemporary dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

SOJI Project: Empire

SOJI Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Gorgeous Contemporary Remodel in San Jose

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

DARK AND ELEGANT LAUNDRY ROOM

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Palmetto Bluff Contemporary

Center Point Cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry

Bosanac Builders

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, carpet, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)

Design First Builders

What stands out most in this space is the gray hexagon floor! With white accents tieing in the rest of the home; the floor creates an excitement all it's own. The adjacent hall works as a custom built boot bench mudroom w/ shiplap backing & a wood stained top.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

瀬戸市　平屋～暖炉と土間のあるリビング～

CSホームズ株式会社

郊外の平屋暮らし。子育てもひと段落。ご夫婦と愛猫ちゃん達とゆったりと過ごす時間。自分たちの趣味を楽しむ贅沢な大人の平屋暮らし。
Photo of a small contemporary utility room in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, wood and planked wall panelling.

Balgowlah Laundry NSW

Peninsula Contemporary Bathrooms

This laundry was pre 80's and was calling for some serious organising and that's just what we did, Rebecca our designer worked hard to create this space as what we had to work with was very little width, however still brought it home, now our client has a peaceful space to enjoy keeping on top of her daily laundry work with a smile..

ハセハウス

宇治川大園建築設計事務所

Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Kyoto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink walls, linoleum floors, an integrated washer and dryer, pink floor, pink benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Palmetto Bluff Contemporary

Center Point Cabinets

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

House in Higashi-Nakano

sin163 photography

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

6976 HL

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a contemporary utility room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, black floor, planked wall panelling and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Gorgeous Contemporary Remodel in San Jose

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Lakefront Cottage

Madison Taylor

Large laundry room with shiplap panelled walls, light sky blue cabinetry and white countertops and light grey tile flooring.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Laundry Room Design Ideas with Planked Wall Panelling

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.