Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Colour and texture

Hobsons Choice

Dog room - Loulou and Bettie also had their own brief for this project, separate to their owners’. They wanted a room accepting of mud and water with storage for their vast collection of collars and leads.

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 Engineered Quartz Splashback

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.