This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the stacked washer and dryer.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.

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.

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Laundry Room Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation

Прачечная + санузел

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Design

Trim Tech Designs

There’s one trend the design world can’t get enough of in 2023: wallpaper! Designers & homeowners alike aren’t shying away from bold patterns & colors this year. Which wallpaper is your favorite? Comment a ? for the laundry room & a ? for the closet!

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, blue walls, limestone floors, black floor and panelled walls.

Wood panelling and quartz splash back

York House Designs

Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.

Mackinac Island

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Small arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and decorative wall panelling.

Laundry Redo

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a small country utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles

TileCloud

House 13 - Three Birds Renovations Laundry room with TileCloud Tiles. Using our Annangrove mixed cross tile.
Design ideas for a large country laundry room in Sydney with beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Bahama - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Custom Cabinetry 882

Kitchen Appeal

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Custom Laundry Room Renovation

Boyce Design + Build

The custom laundry room remodel brings together classic and modern elements, combining the timeless appeal of a black and white checkerboard-pattern marble tile floor, white quartz countertops, and a glossy white ceramic tile backsplash. The laundry room’s Shaker cabinets, painted in Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray, boast floor to ceiling storage with a wall mounted ironing board and hanging drying station. Additional features include full size stackable washer and dryer, white apron farmhouse sink with polished chrome faucet and decorative floating shelves.

Nautical Nantucket

Boyer Building Corporation

Photo Credit: Red Pine Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style utility room in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured walls, white benchtop and wallpaper.

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Lexington Living

Blythe Building Company

This laundry room pops with personality with patterned tile floors, cheerful Asian-inspired wallpaper, black built-in cabinets, black countertops, and a large sink with copper faucet.

All Wall Treatments Grey 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.