Contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and brick walls.

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Custom Luxury Lake House

Bonacio Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Mid-sized country galley utility room in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris

Projet Wabi-sabi

Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Inspiration for a small asian single-wall utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, concrete floors, an integrated washer and dryer, white floor, wood and wood walls.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Nautical Family Compound

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Self contained Studio/Garage/Laundry

Meredith Lee

Inner city self contained studio with the laundry in the ground floor garage. Plywood lining to walls and ceiling. Honed concrete floor.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, wood, wood walls and grey floor.

Fun and playful basement renovation, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Julia Ave

Good Bones Design Build

Laundry Room
Large contemporary utility room in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Nautical Nantucket

Boyer Building Corporation

Photo Credit: Red Pine Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style utility room in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured walls, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry

Enduring Domain Architecture

This laundry also acts as an entry airlock and mudroom. It is welcoming and has space to hide away mess if need be.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Laundry Bathroom

Architect Hewson

Jack Lovel Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Basement Laundry Room

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Happy color for a laundry room!
Mid-sized midcentury utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, yellow benchtop and wallpaper.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Randall Residence - Ryde

Perfect Square Design

Complete transformation of 1950s single storey residence to a luxury modern double storey home
Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry/Mud Room Remodel

Perspektiv Design,LLC

Beautiful laundry room remodel! In this project, we maximized storage, built-in a new washer and dryer, installed a wall-hung sink, and added locker storage to help the family stay organized.

Sydney

Designs By Deanne

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Single-bowl Sink

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.