Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mission Hills

Kathy Ann Abell Interiors

Megan Meek
Inspiration for an arts and crafts laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and subway tile splashback.

Transitional Kitchen

Brakefield Design Collective

Hayley McCormick
Inspiration for a transitional galley laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Captivating Custom Colonial in Chatham NJ

Robinwood Kitchens

This expansive laundry room features 3 sets of washers and dryers and custom Plain & Fancy inset cabinetry. It includes a farmhouse sink, tons of folding space and 2 large storage cabinets for laundry and kitchen supplies.

PROJECT 56

Allchin Builders

This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Undermount single-bowl farmhouse sink

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

An undermount single-bowl farmhouse sink with a pull-down kitchen faucet, arc spout and soap dispenser in stainless steel
Photo of a transitional laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Congress Street

Kitchens by Design

This was an addition to a hillside home in St. Albans City, Vermont.
Large traditional laundry room in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Pool Party

Change Your Bathroom©

Custom black cabinetry with folding table and custom pocket doors.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic and Timeless Kitchen

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Bank St House - Maroubra

Penman Brown Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, blue walls and white benchtop.

Galley Kitchen

Rosa Carpentry

Great view of the farmhouse sink and the free floating shelves
Traditional galley laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Captivating Custom Colonial in Chatham NJ

Robinwood Kitchens

Showplace White Kitchen

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, granite benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Akron Whole House Remodel

Tim Englert Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive utility room in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Charm - Santa Cruz

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Laundry Room with built-in cabinets and mud room bench
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Artistic Retreat - Laundry room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

PROJECT 56

Allchin Builders

South Coast Exceptional new build home

Georgina Colwell Design

Fully fitted, large Laundry room, with Neptune furniture and shelving and bench area.
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, limestone floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

San Bernardo - Transitional

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our San Bernardo project in Scottsdale, we remodeled the kitchen, laundry room, and main living area. We also replaced the flooring throughout to create a cohesive feel. This kitchen was previously half the size, with the laundry room taking up most of the space. We pushed this area into a different & took advantage of the new larger space with an island that has lots of storage and seating for three. On the back wall, we used a composite farmhouse sink, and incorporated a pull-out trash. We located the refrigerator on the far-right wall & flanked it with two large pantry cabinets. These have rollouts for easy access to everything. Next, we have the bar area. This is a fun space that continues the subway herringbone backsplash we have throughout the rest of the kitchen. Our client requested we include a beverage fridge in this space for easy access when making drinks. We also added glass & lighting to these upper cabinets to showcase decorative glassware and bottles. To connect the kitchen to the living & dining room, we created a cutout in the wall across from the island. This gave us the opportunity to add more storage and additional seating. For contrast throughout the space, we incorporated touches of black. The hardware on the white shaker cabinets are black, as well as the plumbing fixtures and island pendants. Our client was also looking for a pop of color, so we selected an accent island. This blue stain compliments the veining in the quartz countertops which have a slight blue tint. For added interest, we used gold hardware on the island. To tie it all together, our client selected a large format stone look tile that goes throughout the entire home.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Subway Tile Splashback

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.