A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Camelback Views

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop, coffered and wood walls.

Rose Valley Mudroom

Sharp and Grey Interiors

A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the stacked washer and dryer.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.

Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild

Michael Robert Construction

Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

Western Victorian

De Mattei Construction

Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with brown cabinets, white walls, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, wallpaper, an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

South Park Residence

Kitchen Vitality Design LLC

Transitional galley utility room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Coastal Village Residence

Whitten Architects

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

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.

Brookhaven Remodel

Restructure Studio

Restructure Studio's Brookhaven Remodel updated the entrance and completely reconfigured the living, dining and kitchen areas, expanding the laundry room and adding a new powder bath. Guests now enter the home into the newly-assigned living space, while an open kitchen occupies the center of the home.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Large transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and wallpaper.

Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors

Darci Reimund Designs

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Roosevelt + Monroe

Clark + Aldine

This is an example of a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, orange walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

A Bootility room can be dog friendly too. In addition to your usual storage solutions, you can design a comfortable nook for a dog bed, a dedicated food station and hooks for leads. There is also a trend for purpose-built pet showers, ideal for washing muddy paws after a long country walk.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity with blue countertop and backsplash, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed window, and painted white brick wall.

Clifford Perry Place, Newmarket

Patti Wilson Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

With this fun wallpaper by Stroheim and this view, who would imagine laundry a chore in this charming laundry room? Cabinetry by Ascent Fine Cabinetry.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.