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Laundry Room Design Ideas
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.
Whether you want inspiration for planning a laundry room renovation or are building a designer laundry room from scratch, Houzz has 77,306 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including FenRen and Bella Life Style. Look through laundry room photos in different colours and styles and when you find a laundry room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful laundry room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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RT Edgar
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, black floor and brown benchtop.
bench and white cupboards. dark floor... - ebb_ford
Tatjana Plitt
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor and white walls.
Tiles, cabinetry but with broom/overhead cupboards flipped to other side to allow for window - courtney_reed6
Photo credit: northbourne.co
Combination laundry cupboard and bathroom with industrial design influence featuring marble mosaic tiles.
Contemporary laundry room in Perth.
European laundry?? Need dryer space. - webuser_271278603
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.
Tile splash back - cherrytom66
This is an example of a contemporary laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.
clean and simple. Like the mix of closed and open shelves - webuser_586404793
Contemporary warehouse apartment in Collingwood.
Photography by Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.
Consider tiling the kickers of the cupboards - webuser_518986243
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Rozenn Leard
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls and white benchtop.
Large underbench drawers instead of standard cupboards - davidandvanessa
Western Select Products
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.
Very Very Clever, show stopper of a laundry. - ampsondevelopments
Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, white floor and a side-by-side washer and dryer.
White cabinets with black features - sarah_anderson733
Dave from Top Snap
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and beige walls.
good idea to have wooden board to fold thongs - vidhiya_mahendran
This little fibro home in Mermaid Beach has undergone a huge transformation! Smith & Sons Gold Coast Central have extended the home giving our clients a new laundry, kid’s playroom, open plan kitchen, dining and living room that seamlessly flows onto the beautiful new deck.
The new kitchen and butler’s pantry boast beautiful fish scale tiles, Velux skylights and Quantum Quartz bench tops in ‘Michelangelo’.
perfect laundry set up
Subway tiles
overhead cupboards and benchtops - shayne_smith79
Noosa Villa - Interior Design by Kim Black Design of Brisbane and Photography by Louise Roche
Photo of a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.
plant in basket to soften look altho not needed if on timber benchtop - zazzy
Photo of a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.
SLIDING DOOR???? - webuser_449729304
Ayres Road Contemporary Home
Photo Credit: Jason Busch
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.
next washer should be front loader pls - dominoe_bautista
Sue Stubbs
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, marble floors and white floor.
color palette, cabinetry, flooring, bench space, - jessica_scott65
Colindale Design / CR3 Studio
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and grey floor.
easy access to front loaders, less stooping..drawer space underneath, cupboards above, utility cupboards, spectacular layout, extremely desirable - christine_jancec