Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Photo of a transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Courtsfield Ave.

barlow reid design

Kerri Torrey Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Crystal Palace kitchen extension

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Caitlin Mogridge
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in London with open cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension

N&K Interiors

Inspiration for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ambler Road

Cairn

Peter Landers
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Santa Monica

Haefele Design

Mark Lohman
This is an example of a beach style laundry room in Los Angeles with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets and white cabinets.

Traditional Utility Room

lewisalderson.com

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Other with granite benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey cabinets.

Lost Creek Kitchen

Dawn Hearn Interior Design

To acheive the kitchen our client wanted we had to find room for the washer and dryer. A stackable set is enclosed within the bamboo kitchen cabinets. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography

Clean & Classic

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features shaker-style cabinets by Amazonia Cabinetry, hardware from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn selected by PPOC, Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Rittenhouse 3x6 white gloss backsplash tile, and Benjamin Moore "Stonington Gray" for the accent wall.

Fremont Residence

SPACE Architects + Planners

Eric Hausman Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic laundry room in Chicago.

Entry and Mudroom

Russell Room Remodelers

Jeff Russell
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Laundry Tapware

Interbath

Massini Tapware in Laundry
Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Melbourne.

Hillersdon Avenue= §

Outpost London

Hillersdon Avenue is a magnificent article 2 protected house built in 1899. Our brief was to extend and remodel the house to better suit a modern family and their needs, without destroying the architectural heritage of the property. From the outset our approach was to extend the space within the existing volume rather than extend the property outside its intended boundaries. It was our central aim to make our interventions appear as if they had always been part of the house.

Duplex urbano

MOLINS DESIGN

Jordi Miralles
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Peninsula Point Residence

Eric Aust Architect

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Orange County with white cabinets, blue walls and white benchtop.

Bracken Av

Roomfour

This laundry is a space savers dream! Machines stacked nicely with enough room to store whatever you need above (like that washing basket that just doesn't really GO anywhere). Fitted neatly is the laundry trough with a simple tap. The black tiles really do make the space it's own. Who said laundries had to be boring?

Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation

User

Simon Callaghan Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

La laiterie

Julien CLAPOT

photographie JULIEN CLAPOT
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Paris with grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, tile benchtops, an undermount sink and painted wood floors.

A. Projects - Mallorca

Leicht Haus by Blue Plum

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Appartamento MM

TOP TAG

Photo Marco Curatolo
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milan with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Small Space Design 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.