This high-functioning laundry room does double duty as the dog area! Who else loves these built-in bowls?
Photo of a small beach style single-wall utility room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stonegate at Rush Creek - Fall 2017 Model Home

Iverson Homes

Laundry Room with Front Load Washer & Dryer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Built in Lockers with Hook and Shelf storage

Denise Quade Design

Built in lockers were incorporated into this large mudroom. Each child has a locker and stores their everyday gear there. The baskets below keep shoes tidy.

Salt Lake Projects

The Closet Butler

Laundry Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small arts and crafts utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

The perfect amount of space to get the laundry done! We love the color of the cabinets with the reclaimed wood (tractor trailer floor) counter tops...and again, that floor just brings everything together!

Laundry/Craft Room Remodel

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

Pedestal mounted laundry machines, ample folding space, and a long hanging rod make laundry a pleasure in this home. Photo by Scot Trueblood
Design ideas for a small beach style galley utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mud/Laundry Room

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis
This is an example of a mid-sized country utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a drop-in sink.

Drop in utility sink in laundry room

Denise Quade Design

An extra deep utility sink was dropped in to the quartz countertop.
Small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room

Affinity Kitchens

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mud Room Bench Storage

Covenant Woodworks

This stylish mud bench is set in a laundry room. It features and solid stained wood bench top, full depth drawers, upper open cubbies as well as enclosed shelving and oversized cove crown molding. Finished in decorator white and charcoal grey stain.

Efficient and Functional Laundry

Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer

Inquire About Our Design Services http://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire about our design services. Spaced designed by Tiffany Brooks Photo 2019 Scripps Network, LLC. Equipped and organized like a modern laundry center, the well-designed laundry room with top-notch appliances makes it easy to get chores done in a space that feels attractive and comfortable. The large number of cabinets and drawers in the laundry room provide storage space for various laundry and pet supplies. The laundry room also offers lots of counterspace for folding clothes and getting household tasks done.

Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

SDK Design Services Inc

Design ideas for a small country single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

W Squared Construction

Ceramic tile flooring
Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Westlake Modern

CZAM Design & Build

Utility Room
This is an example of a modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry room with blue subway tile

Improva

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room

STUDIO ENVIE

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
This is an example of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop, a drop-in sink and white walls.

Laundry

AMI Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Rosedale Custom Home

Ringwald — Design. Build.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Chatswood - Timeless

Novale Bathrooms

Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.