This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

In Keeping With Tradition

Meadowlark Design+Build

This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Scandinavian Lakeside Remodel

Traci Connell Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a small modern dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Courtsfield Ave.

barlow reid design

Kerri Torrey Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Waters Edge

Coastal Signature Homes

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

The laundry room has an urban farmhouse flair with it's sophisticated patterned floor tile, gray cabinets and sleek black and gold cabinet hardware. A comfortable built in bench provides a convenient spot to take off shoes before entering the rest of the home, while woven baskets add texture. A deep laundry soaking sink and black and white artwork complete the space.

San Jose Modern Traditional

Cathie Hong Interiors

This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.

Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL

DJK Custom Homes

This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Entrada

Tracy Lynn Studio

Blue cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with quartz benchtops, slate floors, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Willow Creek

Jackson & LeRoy

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Inspiration for a traditional dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Cabin on the Lake

Interior Concepts Design House

Inspiration for a country dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and white benchtop.

Visalia, CA

Marianne Simon Design

Design ideas for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, grey floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Renovation in Athens Georgia

Blake Shaw Homes

See It 360
Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Modern dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room with pet sleeping quarters

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension

N&K Interiors

Inspiration for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Evanston Laundry room

Foster Hill Design

Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Dedicated Laundry Room Design Ideas

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.