Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Boca II Project

Dream Finders Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small arts and crafts utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Mud Room Bench Storage

Covenant Woodworks

This stylish mud bench is set in a laundry room. It features and solid stained wood bench top, full depth drawers, upper open cubbies as well as enclosed shelving and oversized cove crown molding. Finished in decorator white and charcoal grey stain.

Laurelhurst Tudor Home

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

New laundry room with removable ceiling to access plumbing for future kitchen remodel. Soffit on upper left accomodates heating ducts from new furnace room (accecssed by door to the left of the sink). Painted cabinets, painted concrete floor and built in hanging rod make for functional laundry space. Photo by David Hiser

Dog Friendly Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls and porcelain floors.

Barefoot Contessa

Rhonda Knoche Design

After photo - front loading washer/dryer with continuous counter. "Fresh as soap" look, requested by client. Hanging rod suspended from ceiling.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with laminate benchtops, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, blue walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Modern

REFINED LLC

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry with Chalk White Laminex Doors

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse with Golf Simulator

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Oscar Flores Modern Design

Lifestyle by Stadler

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access.

Crafted Farmhouse

Collective Design + Build

Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography

The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room

Snowden Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige walls.

Quartz Classic Drop-In Laundry Sink with Perfect Drain, White

Elkay

Perfect for cleaning up after mess makers large and small. Our Quartz Classic laundry sinks offer the stain, scratch and chip durability of natural quartz, so messes stop at the laundry room sink. Sink: ELG252212PDWH0 Faucet: LK2500CR

Laundry Heaven

Lux Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Soprano Basement

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
This is an example of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room

STUDIO ENVIE

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and a Side-by-side 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.