Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Photo of an expansive beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!

Paper Moon Painting

We painted these cabinets in a satin lacquer tinted to Benjamin Moore's "River Reflections". What a difference! Photo by Matthew Niemann
This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and beige cabinets.

Laundry Room

Megan Bailey Interiors

This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE

Passacantando Architects AIA

Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Oak Farm || Aged Oak Porcelain

Floors of Stone

Floors of Stone Our Aged Oak Porcelain tiles have been taken through from the kitchen to this beautiful Utility room.
Inspiration for an expansive country single-wall laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

LAUNDRY ROOM

Donna Guyler Design

Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, white floor and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry, Mudroom, Office

Winterthur Design Associates

Multipurpose Room in a small house Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Expansive traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

KitchenSearch.com

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Dreamy Laundry Room

Filigreelamps Interior Design

This laundry room was designed with function in mind, not to mention making this chore a pleasure. Classic, yet plenty of artistic touches.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Luxury Contemporary Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Prickly Pear Sanctuary

R-Value Homes

Expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room decorated with Sewing Machines

Robinson Interiors

A laundry room and work area designed in a blue & white color scheme, features a collection of antique miniature sewing machines as art. The distressed floor is painted in an overscale checkerboard and blue fabric portieres separate the sitting area from the main room. Photo Credit -- Katrina Mojzesz topkatphoto.com

Sand Dollar Mud Room

Center Point Cabinets

Eudora Cabinetry Cottage Maple Door Bright White Finish Countertop: Silestone "Grey Amazon" Photo by Ben Smerglia
Inspiration for an expansive utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Noe Residence

Flores Design Estudio LLC

Laundry Room
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley utility room in Kansas City with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

This is an example of an expansive country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

LAUNDRY

Donna Guyler Design

Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

Lake House

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Anne Crescent, Brighton

Key Piece

Expansive beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Expansive 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.