Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.

Laundry room

Haute Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Spacious family laundry
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Versatile Modern Farmhouse

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Tre Dunham
Inspiration for a country utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Shiner

BK Hudson Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Traditional | Renovation

Tera Janelle Design

This is an example of a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

Gotta love a vintage/retro orange fridge!
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Larkspur Custom Home 2

Patterson Custom Homes

Chad Mellon Photography
Design ideas for a beach style dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop

Denise Quade Design

Walnut countertops on the mudroom island is a great durable surface that can be blemished and sanded out. The overhang at the end is the perfect spot for kids to do homework after a long day at school. The lockers offer a great spot for everyday items to be stored and organized for each child.

Transitional

Candelaria Design Associates

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Basement Laundry Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fort Worth Georgian

Heather Scott Home & Design

Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Julian Street V

M House Development

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Bear Lake Whole Townhouse Gut and Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Keeping the existing cabinetry but repinting it we were able to put butcher block countertops on for workable space.
Photo of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Minnetrista, Minnesota Mudroom

Fresh Space Design LLC

We incorporated pull down drying racks on an otherwise unused wall in the laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Drying Rack

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.

Eastmoreland Basement

C Change Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Colonial Concord Home

Fresh Start Interiors

Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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