Spin Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, beige floor, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and beige benchtop.

Modern Portland New Construction - Laundry Room

Kraft Custom Construction

Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.

Mont Albert - Hampton style Overlay cabinets

Steding Interiors & Joinery

Tim Turner Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry and desk area

Schwingle Builders

Large beach style galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Home in Kenwood Park

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

By Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, grey floor, concrete benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

Chute Lake Kelowna

Bellano Tile Company

Contemporary laundry room in Vancouver with beige walls, a drop-in sink, white cabinets and grey floor.

House For The Cure

Nies Homes

Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Wichita with a drop-in sink and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room

Dean Home Supply + Service Co.

Photo of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, laminate floors and red 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.