Wes Tarca
Traditional laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Rocky Mountain Modern

John Dengler & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Renovations Perth

On The Ball Bathrooms

Laundry Renovation, Wood and White Laundry, Wood Shelving, Brushed Brass Tapware, Ceramic Laundry Sink, Modern Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Terrazzo Tiles, Terrazzo Tiling, Mosaic Splashback, On the Ball Bathrooms, OTB Bathrooms, Renovations Perth

Vinyl Flooring

Oceanside Abbey Carpet

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Interior

LMB Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Karaka Lifestyle Laundry

Du Bois Design Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Lancashire House

JAS Building Services

Charlie O'Beirne
This is an example of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Briar Hill Laundry for Baulch Services

GDP Interior Design

Laundry with functionality and loads of flair. Leading onto outdoor entertaining area, it doubles as a utility area for serving and preparation. Photography by Urban Abode, Melbourne

Arlington Conservation Area

Appleton Weiner Architects

Utility and shower room in a converted vault
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

The Avenue

Finch Lockerbie

Utility room in family home with high ceiling. The space features a butler sink and flows seamlessly with the kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

East Van Transitional - Laundry Room

Madeleine Design Group Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and white benchtop.

Storage Cabinetry

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Plenty of storage space for cleaning products and the integrated washing basket. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Holland Park Townhouse

Hawkespur Ltd

Design ideas for a transitional galley utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

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.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Montgomery kitchen

Kinsella Kitchens & Baths

The reclaimed paneling again repeats in the laundry room.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New Laundry Rooom

ALTER Design Studio

When we began the project, this space was unfinished and had some very awkward legacy plumbing to deal with. In partnership with a great local contractor and plumber, we were able to reconfigure the space to give the clients the clean and modern laundry they dreamed of.

2nd storey Addition

Camorino Constructions

Laundry to new alteration & addition. Hardwood timber door and frosted glass to exterior. Custom cabinetry and Caesarstone top.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Meadow Springs Residence

Vibe Design Studio

House Guru
Small traditional single-wall utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Flat-panel Cabinets

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.