Photo of a contemporary utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floor and panelled walls.

Posthill

Stephanie Brown Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Vancouver with an utility sink, white walls, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight

Legacy Renovations LLC

Breathtaking new kitchen with complete redesign and custom finishes throughout entire home. Expanded footprint to introduce a new private owners entry with custom mud room and dedicated laundry room. One of our favorite spaces!

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

This Old House Concord Cape

Meghan Shadrick Interiors

A walk in laundry room with build-in cabinets an, white quartz counters and farmhouse sink.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, pink floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wallpaper.

ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB REMODEL

My Favorite Design, Inc.

This contemporary home remodel was so fun for the MFD Team! This laundry room features double dryers, overhead storage, and coat racks for the kids. The open concept design sparks relaxation & luxury for this Anthem Country Club residence.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

Although a bootility is one of the most practical rooms in the home, that doesn't mean you can't make a statement with style. This featured Tom Howley Hartford bootility is finished in our timeless Chicory paint colour with traditional panelling, beautiful oak bench seating and open shelving to create a warm welcome even on the rainiest days.

Leigh Holiday Home Renovation

Du Bois Design Ltd

This laundry was designed several months after the kitchen renovation - a cohesive look was needed to flow to make it look like it was done at the same time. Similar materials were chosen but with individual flare and interest. This space is multi functional not only providing a space as a laundry but as a separate pantry room for the kitchen - it also includes an integrated pull out drawer fridge.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with all white louvered cabinetry, painted white brick wall, large black metal framed windows, distressed wood folding table, and beige flooring.

Gernert Home

WYC Designs

A bright and functional laundry room with a dark cast iron apron front sink, black hardware and slate herringbone floor.
Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

香川県に建つ、「木のぬくもりを感じる家」のユーティリティ

吉田建設株式会社

This is an example of a scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

明大前の賃貸併用二世帯住宅

設計事務所アーキプレイス

photo by　大沢誠一
Scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Beverly Model Home | Cornelius, NC

JPOrleans Charlotte

A mudroom and laundry room in Charlotte with built-in storage.
Photo of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charlotte with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Seagull Two Project

White Horse Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Parry Street

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

Nautical Family Compound

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.

All Wall Treatments 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.