Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!

Carrie Hayward Design

My weaknesses are vases, light fixtures and wallpaper. When I fell in love with Cole & Son’s Aldwych Albemarle wallpaper, the laundry room was the last available place to put it! Photo © Bethany Nauert

Full Basement Renovation

Easy Renovations

This is an example of a single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow benchtop.

LA RINASCITA DI UN APPARTAMENTO DEGLI ANNI '60 _Progetto concluso

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Lavanderia adiacente alla cucina. Foto di Simone Marulli
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)

Debra Winston, UDCP

The stacked washer and dryer are a compact solution for a tight space. The heat pump dryer us ductless, saving energy and money.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Bish Road, LockhartProject

CR Stone

YDL Artic white benchtops installed by CR Stone Pty Ltd
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Historic Craftsman Renovation | Naglee Park | San Carlos Street

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

A stacked washer and dryer is the perfect solution for this compact laundry area.
Small laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow benchtop.

Laundry Room with Dual Washers and Dryers

Orren Pickell Building Group

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Stacked Washer and Dryer and Yellow Benchtop

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.