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.

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.

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.

Silver Spurs

Enfort Homes

Gorgeous coastal laundry room. The perfect blend of color and wood tones make for a calming ambiance. With lots of storage and built-in pedestals this laundry room fits every functional need.

Addison

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink, porcelain floors and grey walls.

Harvest Drab to Sunny... and Glad!

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Bright open and beautiful! By removing the closet doors and adding recessed cans the tired dark space is now sunny and gorgeous. Folding space is ample (to the left,) storage space is plentiful and open shelves keep laundry must-haves in easy reach. Delicious Kitchens and Interiors, LLC

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

Field Avenue, Edithvale

Key Piece

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige 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.

House of Blues

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and white floor.

Gentilly Home

CELTICBUILD

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in New Orleans with wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ponte Vedra Contemporary

Aria Homes, Inc.

Jessie Preza Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Simplicity

SH interiors

Modern laundry room with under counter washer and dryer. Granite counter and large scale porcelain tiles for walls and floors.
Photo of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

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.

Dramatic Black Painted Cabinetry in Pinellas Park

Lindross Remodeling

Laundry room with built in shelves
Inspiration for a small transitional galley laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Under stair storage for laundry room

Jennifer K

Basement laundry room with custom cabinets and "Terra" tile in the rosso colour line from Marca Corona Ceramiche.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Laundry Room Makeover In Lloyd Harbor NY

A Beautiful Staged Home and The Colorful Bee

Linda Leyble
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Brightlife/Itor Idea House

Design Elite

Photos Courtesy Goodwin Foust
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Classic Georgian Home

Gordon Gibson Construction

Erhard Pfeiffer
Photo of an expansive traditional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Laundry/Utility Photographer: Patrick Wong, Atelier Wong
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Green Laundry Room Design Ideas with Porcelain 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.