Yes. You deserve a little fun in the laundry room. Try a chandelier and a little art on walls. Under-cabinet lighting at the sink and recessed lighting in the ceiling provides the right lighting for every task. Photo by Shanna Wolf, S Photography.

Coyote

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

Erin Matlock
Photo of a large transitional single-wall laundry room in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Keating Family Home

Design Craft Homes Inc

Melissa Brown
This is an example of a large arts and crafts utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

180 Diamond Court

The Harrisonburg Homes Team

Swartz Photography
Large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Remodeling Project

Paul Davis Remodeling of Greenville & Spartanburg

The window appears to be on an exterior wall but is actually just a means to let in natural light from the garage (which does have exterior windows). The semi-transparent glass lets in light without the view of the garage interior. Under cabinet lighting also brightens the space and prevents shadows from the cabinets above. Pretty accessories are a pleasant change from the usually neglected laundry space in most homes. This panoramic photo makes the counter appear arched and segmented but it is not actually that way! Photo by Joe Rhodes

Holly Plan - Woods Creek

User

Stained wood cabinets, porcelain tile and bianco antico granite countertops
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Cameron Model

Carstensen Homes

A laundry room with plenty of storage and counter space.
Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Place for life

Studio 68/32

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Gold & White Laundry Room

Gina Paris Design

Laundry room renovation
This is an example of a small transitional galley laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Moordialloc Home Design

Provoke Design

Step into this amzing laundry that accomadates every laundry need. From 2 laundry baskets to a robot vacumn and very organised cabinets which allows you to easiely find the product that you need. The product used in this design is a scallop finished board painted in a porters green. Finished off with brass handles and delicious stone tops.

Port Ramsgate Place

V.I.Photography & Design

Vincent Ivicevic
This is an example of a large transitional utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Todd Peddicord Designs

Laundry room with brass accents, subway tile, granite countertops, dual chandeliers, custom art, blue accent.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room - Fords Road Custom Home by Winans Homes

Winans Homes

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets and beige walls.

Place for life

Studio 68/32

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

Foxwood Inc

Features some open shelving and build in clothing rod above the washer and dryer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Transitional Modern Utility Room Paxton

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

Utility room also offers a beautiful custom made vanity, sink and matching bathroom mirror and light fixture.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Moordialloc Home Design

Provoke Design

Laundry Room

Todd Peddicord Designs

Laundry room with brass accents, subway tile, granite countertops, dual chandeliers, custom art, blue accent.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

938 Calle Santa Cruz, Encinitas - Staged to Sell

Home Staging Texas

Large laundry room with lots of room to store supplies in all the cabinets, fold clothes and has sink too!
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Walnut Kitchen

Edge Construction

Walnut cabinets made it into the laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls and ceramic floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Single-bowl Sink and Raised-panel Cabinets

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.