A chef’s sink in laundry room features a standard chef’s faucet. The power and agility of this faucet allow for heavy-duty cleaning and can be used to wash the homeowners' pet dog.

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.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

Design ideas for 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.

Vermillion Summer Home

30A Interiors

Perfect Laundry Room for making laundry task seem pleasant! BM White Dove and SW Comfort Gray Barn Doors. Pewter Hardware. Construction by Borges Brooks Builders. Fletcher Isaacs Photography

Maple Grove Addition Pt. 1

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Photo of an expansive traditional utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

2022 Palos Hills Entire Condo Remodel

Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling

In the laundry area wall cabinetry was installed above where the washer and dryer live.
Expansive transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an utility sink, grey walls, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and vinyl floors.

New World French

A. Perry Homes

Laundry room with wall mounted drying racks
Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Lirio Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom wood cabinets.
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sunshine Coast House

BRD Group

This is an example of an expansive traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sunshine Coast with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition

Duke Renovations

An extensive wall of new custom cabinetry and an island takes home crafting to an all new level.
Expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Addition Pt. 1

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

This is an example of an expansive traditional utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Bench 170

Sunshine Coast Home Design

This home was designed to block traffic noise from the nearby highway and provide ocean views from every room. The entry courtyard is enclosed by two wings which then unfold around the site. The minimalist central living area has a 30' wide by 8' high sliding glass door that opens to a deck, with views of the ocean, extending the entire length of the house. The home is built using glulam beams with corrugated metal siding and cement board on the exterior and radiant heated, polished concrete floors on the interior. Photographer: Vern

Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story

Perthel Homes, Inc.

Large laundry room with granite counter top.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry room

BERNHILL HOMES LLC

Laundry room
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts dedicated laundry room with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chatenay - 10600 Servon Drive - Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Aaron Tatum Custom Homes, LLC

Photo of an expansive traditional dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

House Remodel - Waimea

Zambeck Construction

Designs Solution
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall utility room in Hawaii with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hickory Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

46 Pomeroy Road, Madison

Distinctive Domain

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Casa sul mare

manuarino architettura design comunicazione.

Ampia lavanderia con mensole e piano da appoggio in legno bianco
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Naples with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Willow Creek Lane

Landmark Homes

This stately 2-story home features a designer Craftsman-style exterior complete with shakes, brick, stone, fiber cement siding, window bump outs with standing seam metal roofs, and tapered porch columns with brick piers. In addition to the 2-car side entry garage with finished mudroom, a breezeway connects the home to a 3rd car detached garage. Inside, with over 3,700 square feet and a floor plan excellent for entertaining, designer details abound, including wide door and window trim and baseboards, wainscoting, chair rails, custom ceiling treatments, lofty 10' ceilings on the first floor and 9' ceilings on the second floor, decorative stairway designs, and unique entryways. The 2-story Foyer is flanked by the Study and the formal Dining Room with coffered ceiling, and leads to the Great Room with 2-story ceilings and hardwood flooring. An expansive screened-in porch is accessible from the Great Room, the first floor Owner’s Suite, and the Breakfast Area. The sprawling Kitchen is conveniently open to, and shares a wooden beamed ceiling with the Breakfast Area and Hearth Room, which in turn share a unique stone archway. The Kitchen includes lots of counter space with granite tops and tile backsplash, a 9’x4’ island, wall oven, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and a butler’s pantry connecting to the Dining Room. The Hearth Room features a cozy gas fireplace with floor to ceiling stone surround. The luxurious first floor Owner’s Suite includes custom ceiling trim detail, a walkout bay window, oversized closet, and a private bathroom with a cathedral ceiling, large tile shower, and freestanding tub. The 2nd floor includes bedrooms 2, 3, and 4, plus 2 full bathrooms.

Expansive Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility Sink

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.