Laundry & Mudroom Entry. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry (2)

Danken Corp.

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Ripplinger Home Builder - Custom Home

Floors By Design Ltd

Photos: Payton Ramstead
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Edwardian detached home, Hertfordshire

SKK Design

Careful and sympathetic design was required in getting Planning & Conservation approval through for the remodelling of this property in Hitchin.
Contemporary laundry room in Hertfordshire with engineered quartz splashback, slate floors, black floor and coffered.

Plymouth Model - Expanded

Wakefield Homes, LC

Design ideas for a large l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, black 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.

Transitional Elegant Laundry Room

Villa West Designs

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Green Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Floor

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.