This modern laundry room features stacked washer and dryer and a built-in storage bench complete with a custom upholstered cushion. Mounted above the bench are two coat tree racks.

Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink

Wm. H. Fry Construction Company

Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

A Hamptons Influenced Home

Van Auken Akins Architects LLC

Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed and facilitated the complete renovation of a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Areas of work include the living and dining spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms and baths on the second floor with new wall coverings, oriental rug selections, furniture selections and window treatments. The third floor was renovated to create a whimsical guest bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. The upgrades to the baths included new plumbing fixtures, new cabinetry, countertops, lighting and floor tile. The renovation of the basement created an exercise room, wine cellar, recreation room, powder room, and laundry room in once unusable space. New ceilings, soffits, and lighting were installed throughout along with wallcoverings, wood paneling, carpeting and furniture.

Bright and Colorful Laundry Room

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

E Builders - 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes - River Park Farmhouse

E Builders Homes

Zachary Molino
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Chenal Valley - Sologne

Parkinson Building Group

This is an example of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bondi House

Danny Broe Architect

Laundry under stairs - We designed the laundry under the new stairs and carefully designed the joinery so that the laundry doors look like wall panels to the stair. When closed the laundry disappears but when it's open it has everything in it. We carefully detailed the laundry doors to have the stair stringer so that your eye follows the art deco balustrade instead.

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and purple benchtop.

Trowbridge 1

La Marco Homes

Spacious laundry room
Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Robinson Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane.

Menlo Park Contemporary Home

Arch Studio, Inc.

Artistic Contemporary Home designed by Arch Studio, Inc. Built by Frank Mirkhani Construction
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.

Woodland Hills

Murphy Moon Design

In collaboration with Carol Abbott Design.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, marble floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Londonderry

Pace Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Cheshire

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Lewis Alderson & Co. Handmade Utility Room Furniture. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Inspiration for an expansive traditional laundry room in Cheshire.

Distinguished Laundry Room

User

Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, sorting the Laundry by Fabric and Color
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

East Hampton blanc et noir

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This East Hampton, Long Island Laundry Room is made up of Dewitt Starmark Cabinets finished in White. The countertop is Quartz Caesarstone and the floating shelves are Natural Quartersawn Red Oak.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Second-floor laundry room with real Chicago reclaimed brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Mixture of green painted and white oak stained cabinetry. Farmhouse sink and white subway tile backsplash. Butcher block countertops.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

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.