Bathed in soft blue this laundry room doubles as a craft room with custom cabinetry and a center island.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Homedale

Emily Ruddo

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

Bel Aire Remodel

Natalie Myers

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Transitional

PB Built

Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Miami with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Inspiration for a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Transitional galley utility room in Boston with concrete benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

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.

LAUREL LUXE

Wendy Word Design

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Evanston Laundry room

Foster Hill Design

Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Not a Modern Farmhouse

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Carlisle Lane

Atwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

GLENVIEW CONDO

Creative Walls and Spaces

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

1204 La Mesa

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Cherry Hills Transitional

Element Custom Builders

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

Harrison Residence

Highland Builders LLC

We continued the terrazzo 8x8 tiles from the mudroom into the laundry room. A light floral wallpaper graces the walls. Custom cabinetry is painted in Sherwin Williams Pure White. Quartz counters in the color Dove Gray offset the light cabinets.

Fresh Transitional Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Caxambas

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

Cordova

Tidewater Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

New Traditional

LMOH Home

The classics never go out of style, as is the case with this custom new build that was interior designed from the blueprint stages with enduring longevity in mind. An eye for scale is key with these expansive spaces calling for proper proportions, intentional details, liveable luxe materials and a melding of functional design with timeless aesthetics. The result is cozy, welcoming and balanced grandeur. | Photography Joshua Caldwell

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer and Blue 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.