Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Morningside bungalow

Meriwether Inc

1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small arts and crafts laundry room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

24th St.

Andre Rothblatt Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Uptown Manhattan Apartment

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Ohai Estates Hawaii

Three Roses Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lusk House

JEArchitecture

Polished concrete floors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Dublin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Bullsbrook Project

Western Cabinets

Design ideas for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Chicago mud room

Facilities Design Group PC

LG, R Segal
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls and concrete floors.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Proud Green Home at Serenbe

Imery Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Cabinetry and Connections

Sunny Brook Builders

Storage above the washer and dryer offers convenience.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Country Cottage Project

Hurren Architects

Tile feature mimics the splash back in the garden room while open cupboards continue the country feel of the space. A splash of colour added to the room creates brightness to the palate and separates the laundry and shower room.

Historic Home Hidden Bath & Laundry

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an utility sink, quartzite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Laundry Space

Sunny Brook Builders

The laundry area, tucked behind the refrigerator, received a matching update as well.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Bullsbrook Project

Western Cabinets

Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Bullsbrook Project

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Lusk House

JEArchitecture

Hidden door to utility
Photo of a large galley laundry cupboard in Dublin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige benchtop, vaulted and concrete floors.

Bullsbrook Project

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Green Laundry Room Design Ideas with Concrete Floors

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.