Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Johnson Laundry/Mudroom

Turan Designs, Inc.

Huge Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of an expansive country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

2014 Spring Parade of Homes Winner

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mudroom Ideas

Connor Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Small traditional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Addition

Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

We converted a former walk-in closet into a laundry room. The original home was built in the early 1920s. The laundry room was outside in the detached 1920's dark and dank garage. The new space is about eight feet square. In the corner is an 80 gallon tank specifically designed to receive water heated via a roof-mounted solar panel. The tank has inputs for the loop to the solar panel, plus a cold water inlet and hot water outlet. It also has an inlet at the bottom for a circulating pump that quickly distributes hot water to the bathrooms and kitchen so we don't waste water waiting for hot water to arrive. We have the circulating pump on a timer so it runs in the morning, at midday and in the evening for about a half an hour each time. It has a manual on switch if we need to use hot water at other times. I built an 8" high wood platform so the front loading washer and dryer are at a comfortable height for loading and unloading while leaving the tops low enough to use for staging laundry. We installed a waterproofing system under the floor and a floor drain both for easy clean-up and in case a water line ever breaks. The granite is a very unusual color that we selected for our master bathroom (listed as a separate project). We had enough in the slab to do the bathroom and the laundry room counters and back-splashes. The end cabinet pulls out for easy access to detergent and dryer sheets. The sink is a ten inch deep drop-in that doubles as a dog-wash station for our small dogs. Frank Baptie Photography

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and ceramic floors.

In-town Atlanta Tear-down/Rebuild

Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders

T&T Photos, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks

Pure Builders Inc.

Laundry room with shaker white cabinets, black countertop, honeycomb tile backsplash and plenty of storage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Evanston Laundry room

Foster Hill Design

Mary Carol Fitzgerald
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.

Laundry Sink

Happy House Interiors, llc.

Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, wood and wallpaper.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This multi-use room gets a lot of action...off of the garage, this space has laundry, mudroom storage and dog wash all in one!
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Leigh Holiday Home Renovation

Du Bois Design Ltd

This laundry was designed several months after the kitchen renovation - a cohesive look was needed to flow to make it look like it was done at the same time. Similar materials were chosen but with individual flare and interest. This space is multi functional not only providing a space as a laundry but as a separate pantry room for the kitchen - it also includes an integrated pull out drawer fridge.

Columbia, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Remodeling & Design Project

By Design Consulting, LLC

Photo of a l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Old Campbell Lake House

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Reservoir Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Marshall Modern Farmhouse

Alison White Homes

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

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.