Gorgeous spacious bright and fun orange laundry with black penny tiles.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls and grey benchtop.

TAS, Davies Design & Construction

Housing Industry Association - HIA

A combination of bricks, cement sheet, copper and Colorbond combine harmoniously to produce a striking street appeal. Internally the layout follows the client's brief to maintain a level of privacy for multiple family members while also taking advantage of the view and north facing orientation. The level of detail and finish is exceptional throughout the home with the added complexity of incorporating building materials sourced from overseas.

Wallan Dwelling

Dawes Design & Drafting Group

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.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Ocean Street Narrabeen

Bathrooms By Oldham

The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.

Forde Residence

Studio Black Interiors

For this home in the Canberra suburb of Forde, Studio Black Interiors gave the laundry an interior design makeover. Studio Black was responsible for re-designing the laundry and selecting the finishes and fixtures to make the laundry feel more modern and practical for this family home. Photography by Hcreations.

Kincumber House

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Nepean

Distinct Innovations Pty Ltd

Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve.

Winden Estate

Penman Brown Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.

Small house Renovations

TEMPO STUDIO

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington

GDP Interior Design

A reorganised laundry space, with a dedicated spot for all the essentials.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Closet Factory Chicago

Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.

San Jose Modern Traditional

Cathie Hong Interiors

This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.

Marietta Modern Farmhouse

Alan Clark Architects, LLC

Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a country laundry room in Atlanta with open cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Coastal New Home

CVI Design - Carly Visser

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Laundry Room Design Ideas

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.