Photo of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Clients had a large wasted space area upstairs and wanted to better utilize the area. They decided to add a large laundry area that provided tons of storage and workspace to properly do laundry. This family of 5 has deeply benefited from creating this more functional beautiful laundry space.

Night Hawk Remodel- 2018

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging
Inspiration for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle

Solitude Homes

Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Balgowlah

All Things Building

Good looking and very functional family laundry. Great for muddy kids getting home from footy training! Loads of functional storage, large second fridge and blackboard with the family schedule

Leveling Up for Grand Entertaining

Feinmann, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

The Monte Carlo

Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Boise with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, vinyl floors and blue cabinets.

Bright and airy whole house remodel

Neil Kelly Company

We wanted to accommodate and reflect the homeowner's lifestyle and the house’s style but get rid of the out-dated suburban lay-out while enlarging the true living space, psychologically & physically, within the existing space & budget. The owners originally considered an addition, and when the designer proposed that the two young, active Nike employees sacrifice the seldom used formal dining to the solution, they were quick to see they could “just do it”! Photo courtesy of Neil Kelly Design/Build.

Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel

Cabex Construction

Laundry Room in the Amberwood Model

Cypress Homes, Inc.

The laundry room features a long hang bar, drop in sink, built in cabinets, and a raised pedastal that is tiled with a unique patterned tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Coupe de theatre

Ghostarchitects

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Redfish Cove - Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model

Camlin Custom Homes

The Laundry Room in Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model Home at Redfish Cove is stunning. Expansive ceilings, large windows for lots of natural light. Tons of cabinets provide great storage. The Natural stone countertops are beautiful and provide room to fold clothes. A large laundry sink and clothes bar for hanging garments to dry. The decorative ceramic tile floor gives this laundry room extra character.

Parker Branch

Mighty Oak Builders

Fresh, light, and stylish laundry room. Almost enough to make us actually WANT to do laundry! Almost. The shelf over the washer/dryer is also removable. Photo credit Kristen Mayfield

Westphal Drive Project

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Mid-sized country galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, planked wall panelling, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

jack and jill laundry room

We Build Green Inc.

We are sincerely concerned about our customers and prevent the need for them to shop at different locations. We offer several designs and colors for fixtures and hardware from which you can select the best ones that suit the overall theme of your home. Our team will respect your preferences and give you options to choose, whether you want a traditional or contemporary design.

Urban Lake View Queen Tudor

w.b. builders

Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, concrete floors and white benchtop.

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.

Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel

Cabex Construction

Gratifying Green is the minty color of the custom-made soft-close cabinets in this Lakewood Ranch laundry room upgrade. The countertop comes from a quartz remnant we chose with the homeowner, and the new floor is a black and white checkered glaze ceramic. We relocated the existing dryer receptacle from above the washing machine to beside it and added a stainless steel sink and polished nickel appliances and fixtures. The homeowner added another touch of creativity with the new wallpaper that they chose themselves.

76th Place

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.