Design ideas for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Williston Home

Carson's Cabinetry & Design

Carson's Cabinetry & Design
Transitional laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

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.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets and open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls covered with Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, under cabinet, and updated lighting.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Opposite the washing machine and dryer, custom cabinetry was added on both sides of an ironing board cupboard. Another thoughtful addition is a space for a hook to help lift clothes to the hanging rack.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble floors, white floor, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Progress Lighting

Jonathan Edwards
Photo of a large beach style utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Progress Lighting

Jonathan Edwards
This is an example of a large beach style utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Custom Home: Spadina In-Fill

Westridge Homes

Photography by D & M Images
Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, marble floors and white floor.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Progress Lighting

Jonathan Edwards
Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Progress Lighting

Jonathan Edwards
Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundries

The Kitchen Designer

Raised washing machine & dryer to minimise bending. Fun blue but traditional cabinetry. Storage for cleaning clothes, etc in drawers. Textured tiles to the splashback and marble look porcelain on the floor. photography by Vicki Morskate VStyle+ Imagery

Bearspaw {Burma}

Veranda Estate Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Karrinyup

Centurion Cabinets Pty Ltd

Brad Ross
Mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, marble floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

White and Blue Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Keeping the machines where they were, storage was updated to include a broom closet and a small pantry, as well as folding space. A large window floods the space with light, reflecting off the white cabinets, white subway tile backsplash, and hexagonal white marble floor tiles. Baby blue walls and a blue patterned accent tile adds contrast and interest.

White and Blue Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Marble Floors

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.