Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2007 Parade of Homes Village

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic floors and black walls.

Modern Industrial Master Suite and Laundry Room Remodel | Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beachside Understated Elegance(Laundry)

de Wacht Cabinets & Design Pty LTD

Fully equipped modern laundry with Timber look and 2pac cabinetry, finger pull overheads and touch open doors. Underbench appliances with Quartzite benchtops. Pull out Ironing board with pull out integrated baskets

The Saint Peter

Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, green walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Randy's Flooring

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Clamshell Lake Farmhouse

Dan J. Heid - Planning & Design

Clamshell Lake Farmhouse - Crosslake, MN - Dan J. Heid Planning & Design LLC - Designer of Unique Homes & Creative Structures
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Retreat

Timberframe Horizons, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and grey floor.

Cove Property

C.E.I.

Large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and an integrated washer and dryer.

Artisan Craft Homes New Headquarters and Home

Artisan Craft Homes

Artisan Craft Homes
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Updates and Renovations on a Two-Story House

Palmer Construction

The spacious laundry room provides a great deal of functionality with its large amount of storage and counterspace.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Whole Home Remodel- Saratoga

May Construction, Inc.

Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

La Suerva

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

Large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and white walls.

Hall Road

3rd Generation Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

302 McArthur Court Broussard, LA

User

Robbie Breaux & Team
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

New Model - New Construction - Laundry

SUNRISE HOMES

Saul Creative
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Homewood House

ELM Construction LLC

The new home's first floor plan was designed with the kitchen, dining room and living room all open to one another. This allows one person to be in the kitchen while another may be helping a child with homework or snuggling on the sofa with a book, without either feeling isolated or having to even raise their voices to communicate. The laundry room on the main floor, just off of the kitchen, features tons of counter space and storage. One the Owner's favorite features is an integrated "Jacuzzi" laundry sink. This "mini hot-tub's" water jet action is perfect for soaking and agitating baseball uniforms to remove stains or for gently washing "delicates." The master bedroom and bathroom is on the main level with additional bedrooms, a study area with two built in desk and a game / TV room located on the second level.With USB charging ports built into many of the electrical outlets and integrated wireless access points wired on each level, this home is ready for the connected family.

FallsCove Custom

T Whelan Homes

Photo of a mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Shaver Lake Mountain Homes by Pius Construction, Inc

Pius Construction Inc

Ceramic tile, distressed black cabinets, side by side washer and dryer.
Inspiration for an utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Distressed 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.