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.

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.

Custom Modern Laundry Room

John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim

Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Photo of a large modern laundry room in Houston with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber, planked wall panelling, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

Suburban Traditional

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Traditional laundry room with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

This multi purpose room includes custom pet beds, a built-in workstation, built-in lockers and utility cabinets.
Large transitional galley utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop, white splashback, timber splashback and panelled walls.

New Berlin Laundry Room Build

UpKeep

Country laundry room in Milwaukee with white splashback and timber splashback.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Custom Modern Laundry Room

John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim

Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Large modern laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber, planked wall panelling and shaker cabinets.

Laundry Room

John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim

Laundry room cabinets with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, and barn door.
Design ideas for a large laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

Grey Laundry Room Design Ideas with Timber 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.