Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Hudson Cabin

McDonald Remodeling

Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Vibes Project

CKF Co.

Modern farmhouse laundry room with dark cabinets, brass hardware and pattern cement tile flooring. Countertop for folding clothes and grey Steele canvas rolling laundry bins.

Luxurious Basement

MAC Renovations LTD.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Modern French Country Laundry Room with painted and distressed hardwood floors.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Bowral Cottage

KELA Building Group Pty Ltd

Jamie Cleary
Small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Project Roselawn

Sparrow Lane Interiors Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse

New England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group

Eddie Day
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Traditional with French Influence

EARTH AND IMAGES

Photo of a traditional utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

North Beach Custom

Marc Julien Homes

Tucked away in the North Beach ocean district of Delray Beach, this unique custom home features the pool and deck in the front of the home. Upon entrance to the authentic Chicago Brick paved driveway, you will notice no garage present, nor an entry door. In replacement, louvered gates and shutters with white framed french doors wrap the exterior of the home. With the focus of the home on beautiful outdoor living spaces, including a large covered loggia, second floor balconies, and gorgeous landscape, this South Florida beach house encompasses a relaxing retreat sensation. Interior features such as drift wood floors, painted mosaics, custom handmade Mexican tiles, and vintage inspired interior doors bring tradition alive. Robert Stevens Photography

Hibbs | New Home

SSC Countertops

This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Cape Cod in Del Mar

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Pine Street

Marianne Jones LLC

Beth Singer Photography
Photo of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cooparoo

Porch Light Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Golden Touch Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Laundry Room

Elite Kitchen Cabinetry

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.