Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles

Improva

Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Country Lane Classic

Martineau Homes

Photo of 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.

Springbank Acreage Home

Marre Design Group

Beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Loads of Fun!

Just Basements

This laundry room is the thing dreams are made of. When finishing a basement, often much of the original storage space gets used up in finished areas. We remedied this with plenty of built-in storage for everything from wrapping paper to cleaning supplies. The cabinets include a dirty laundry drawer and pantry to accommodate a clothes steamer.

Mud Bench : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes

Cascade West Development

Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Interior Body Color : Agreeable Gray SW 7029 Interior Trim Color : Northwood Cabinets’ Eggshell Flooring & Tile Supplied by Macadam Floor & Design Floor Tile by Emser Tile Floor Tile Product : Formwork in Bond Backsplash Tile by Daltile Backsplash Product : Daintree Exotics Carerra in Maniscalo Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Countertop Product : Caesarstone Blizzard Faucets by Delta Faucet Sinks by Decolav Appliances by Maytag Cabinets by Northwood Cabinets Exposed Beams & Built-In Cabinetry Colors : Jute Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials

Ladera Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Painted Brick with Southern Charm

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Carani Project

Detailed Designs By Denise

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Double pocket doors to laundry

Good Construction Inc

Double pocket doors allow wheelchair access to laundry but also can be closed off when needed. We also added an occupancy sensor for the overhead light.

Project Dawlish

Diana Bastone Designs

Photography by Sandrasview
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Presidio Heights Remodel

Ann Lowengart Interiors

A chef’s sink in laundry room features a standard chef’s faucet. The power and agility of this faucet allow for heavy-duty cleaning and can be used to wash the homeowners' pet dog.

Boca II Project

Dream Finders Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

French Country Inspired Charmer

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Speckman Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, travertine floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Recycled Bottleglass Kitchen Backsplash

Susan Jablon

Gorgeous ocean style bottleglass has an organic, rough texture like you pulled it out of the sea! White square tiles used with subtle aqua green accents carried from the kitchen through to the laundry room and entryway give the home a unified and cohesive look.

Happy Home- Frisco, TX

Cindy O'Brien Design

Country laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and multi-coloured walls.

Westerville Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

This once angular kitchen is now expansive and carries a farmhouse charm with natural wood sliding doors and rustic looking cabinetry in the island.
Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Victorian Country House

Laura Passey Interiors Ltd

Utility Room
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer and Beige Floor

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.