This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, grey splashback and ceramic splashback.

Laundry Room / Home Office

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Jim Gross Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Rustic Modern Renovation - Portersville, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Floral Wallpaper Laundry Room with Blue Vanity

KraftMaster Renovations

This baby blue vanity in combination with brass hardware and floral wallpapaer makes this room feel light, spacious, and inviting. Photos by Chris Veith.

Southern charm

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Chevron Wall tiles

Home Carpet One

Chevron Wall tile brings class and elegance to any space with this white bodied wall tile. Add a quiet interest to a space without needing to introduce contrasting color. Combine with hexagon and 3D decors to create a seamless look in a matt or gloss finish. Ideal for bathroom and kitchens to create an impact to smaller spaces We stock chevron wall tiles at our showroom Home Carpet One in Chicago.

Uncomplicated Refinement

H2 Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Heaven

Lux Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility 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 and white benchtop.

Normandy Drive Renovation

SunHouse Designs

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Reinhardt Home

Scovell Remodeling, Inc.

James Maidhof
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Embracing Space

7 Towns

Large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

White Gum House

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Hobart with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Modest priced cabinetry with a custom flair. We brought the cabinets over the washer and dryer down to finish flush to give a built in look. Simple white dal tile backsplash is accented with custom, hand painted inserts.

Munster Laundry Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth

Shields Project

Fishhouse Design Studio

Inspiration for a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.

Interior House Painting

Lund Professional Painters

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Symmes TWP Laundry Room

Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

©RVP Photography
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Estuary House

In Ex Design

Credit: Photography by Nicholas Yarsley Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry cupboard in Devon with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, granite benchtops and white walls.

South Barrington Sustainable Home

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The dog wash in the laundry room. Perfect for their dogs! The telescoping clothes rack allows for wet clothes to drip dry over the dog wash.
Large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor and grey walls.

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