Modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Helen Scott Custom Builders, Inc. Model Home

Laura of Pembroke

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts utility room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, grey walls and white benchtop.

City Beach Renovations

Exactus Homes

Laundry renovated by Exactus Homes. Photography by Joel Barbitta at D-Max Photography.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Extension Berwick

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Melbourne

Extension and renovation undertaken by Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Beaconsfield
Mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sater Design Collection's 6780 "Hammock Grove" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

Laundry Room. Sater Design Collection's luxury, farmhouse home plan "Hammock Grove" (Plan #6780). saterdesign.com
This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Custom kitchen & bath

Blue Dog Fine Woodworking

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern utility room in Albuquerque with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Ski Ridge TImber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Laundry room, side by side washer dryer
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Laundry Room

De Mattei Construction

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Logan Model - Avon Lake Model Home

Bennett Builders

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Admiralty Quays - Brisbane City

Dani Louis Design

This is an example of a small transitional dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Midwestern Ranch with Big Sky Roots

Duke Homes, Inc.

Custom cabinetry and a fun floor tile make this first floor laundry room stylish and functional.
Expansive transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

The Art Filled Home

CK Hoffman Design

Small modern l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ridgewood on Seeker

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Burnaby Classic

Troico

This is an example of a single-wall laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Colton BLVD Unit 1

Pierce Flooring & Cabinet Design Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and beige floor.

New Construction - Logan Plan

Bennett Builders

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Moorefield

Quality Homes

Welcome to this beautiful custom Moorefield. Based on our popular Covington design but made into a bungalow, this compact footprint at 1,562 sq. ft. features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home features an attached garage, front porch and rear deck. Exterior views are maximized with the sunroom and expansive windows.

Goring Architecture

Niki Schafer Interior Design

Curved utility room
Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Oxfordshire with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, green splashback, marble splashback, white walls, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

The Art Filled Home

CK Hoffman Design

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Brown Cabinets

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.