photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped laundry room in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer, blue floor and shaker cabinets.

Summit Avenue Condo

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.

Village House Dorset 2

Lisa Lewis Interior Design

Country utility room opening onto garden. Beautiful green shaker style units, white worktop and lovely, textured terracotta tiles on the floor.
Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dorset with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Rickmansworth Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Our client wanted a functional utility room that contrasted the kitchen in style. Instead of the handleless look of the kitchen, the utility room is in our Classic Shaker style with burnished brass Armac Martin Sparkbrook knobs that complement beautifully the aged brass Metis tap and rinse from Perrin & Rowe. The belfast sink is the 'Farmhouse 80' by Villeroy & Boch. The terracotta floor tiles add a warm and rustic feel to the room whilst the white walls and large window make the room feel spacious. The kitchen cabinets were painted in Little Greene's 'Sir Lutyens Sage' (302).

Lucky Dog

Beck Custom Homes, LLC

Dog house created around a dog door leading to laundry/craft room.
Transitional laundry room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Summit Avenue Condo

David Heide Design Studio

Modern Eclectic Family Home

BUILT Design Collective

photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Design ideas for a modern laundry room in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, blue floor, a concealed washer and dryer, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Rickmansworth Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

This Perrin & Rowe 'Metis' Aged Brass tap with a separate rinse looks beautiful in this utility room with a large window overlooking the front garden in Rickmansworth.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors and a Concealed Washer and Dryer

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.