Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Flower Mound Transitional Modern

Urbanology Designs

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Milton Lake House

LuxeMark Company

Photos By Tad Davis
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, an utility sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Legacy at Silverleaf

AFT Construction

This home features many timeless designs and was catered to our clients and their five growing children
Photo of a large country dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, white floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

More Polished Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls and grey floor.

Statement Lighting Large 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.