This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Tampa.

Chris Little Photography
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Atlanta with white cabinets, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Mountain Farmhouse

Jonathan Miller Architects

Country u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Fieldstone Addition & Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara Photography
This is an example of a country dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

Simply Swedish

Lucy Interior Design

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Architect: Swan Architecture Builder: Elevation Homes Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Scandinavian laundry room in Minneapolis.

East Bay

Trillium Shore LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and green walls.

Contemporary Closet

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and slate floors.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

This laundry room elevates the space from a functional workroom to a domestic destination.
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink and white cabinets.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Duchess

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Grovepoint

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls and travertine floors.

The Green Family Home

Hearthstone Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country utility room in Other with green walls and dark hardwood floors.

Ansley Park Workroom

Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.

Traditional laundry room in Atlanta with white cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry room

Denise Biggins

A simple metal drying rack acts as a great space saver for our narrow room. It folds up flat to the wall when not in use. The vintage basket adds warmth and is a nod to the farmhouse decor. Denise Biggins

Clark

Classically Yours Interiors (CYInteriors)

Mike Kemp
Photo of an eclectic laundry room in Little Rock with green cabinets and beige floor.

Not Your Mother's Laundry Room

Bruen Design Build Inc.

Qualified Remodeler Magazine Gold Award Contractor of the Year - Northeast Region - NARI Collaborator: Elements for Kitchen, Bath & Home Photo by Wing Wong, Memories TTL, LLC

Rie

Home & Harmony

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink and wood benchtops.

NW Bethany Full House Renovation

Bluebonnet Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Twin Lakes Sanctuary

KED Interiors

The botanical wallpaper within this laundry room truly makes this unique space pop. From the custom white cabinets and the built-in desk, it really is a place to be.

Loads of Fun!

Just Basements

This laundry room is the thing dreams are made of. When finishing a basement, often much of the original storage space gets used up in finished areas. We remedied this with plenty of built-in storage for everything from wrapping paper to cleaning supplies. The cabinets include a dirty laundry drawer and pantry to accommodate a clothes steamer.

Green 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.