Large transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

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.

The Ryburgh

Naked Kitchens

This utility room has everything you could wish for; a stacked washing machine and dryer hidden behind very pleasing pocket doors, complete with oodles of storage and even a dog bed.

Fresh on the Market

Savori Spaces

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern One Story in Park Place, The Dalles OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry

Kylie Sargent

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Geelong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

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.

Norwood Custom - Meadow Valley of Troy | Hudson, WI

Creative Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Country Lane Classic

Martineau Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Embracing Space

7 Towns

Inspiration for a 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.

Red, White, and Blue

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Colonial Style Home

Doors For Builders Inc

Side entry exterior door, in painted finish, with clear glass.
Inspiration for a large traditional laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Coastal Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and green walls.

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.

Laundry Chute

Improva

The laundry room is meticulously arranged to optimise space and workflow. The hanging rail offers a practical solution for air-drying clothes. The overall design of the laundry room emphasises functionality without compromising on aesthetics.

Bogart 1

Studio Design Elements

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry room storage

User

Large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

M-House Development

Luxe Classic Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

2015 Tour of Homes- M&S Resources

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Brandon Morett- Morett Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Transitional Laundry Room

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, brown floor 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.