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Country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white 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.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

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.

Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation

EK Interiors

circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Transitional laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Farmhouse on The Creek

Geschke Group Architecture

Design ideas for a country l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Farmhouse

Jonathan Miller Architects

Country u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Macatawa

Francesca Owings Interior Design

Inspiration for a beach style dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls and shaker cabinets.

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.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Update for a Traditional Home

J. Bryant Boyd, Design-Build

Carlos Barron Photography
Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Providence

Brooke Cole Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Shiloh Ridge

Raykon Construction

Photo of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gull Lake MI Lake Home

YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium

Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, brown floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and grey walls.

Roman Shades

Uptown Drapes

This is an example of a country laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo of a country galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige 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.

Cantera Way

Watson Design Group

Contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Strawberry Hill

PlaidFox Studio

This is an example of a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

North Mesa Residence

Starwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Statement Lighting 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.