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.

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer

KraftMaster Renovations

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer is the perfect space to hang and fold laundry, with it's own pull-out laundry basket at the folding station you can grab this weeks laundry and toss it in.

Flawless Fitch Mountain

Zeitgeist Sonoma

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Drop Zone

Megan Bailey Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

76th Place

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

The Bubble House

Birchall and Partners Architects Pty Ltd

Laundry Room with stacked washing and dryer, double door fridge, drop-in sink and storage joinery. The Bubble House by Birchall & Partners Architects.

Sierra Road Medicine Hat, New Home

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

On the Backstretch

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry

rosstang architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with black cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Scottsdale Kitchen Remodel AF

Luxury Remodels Company

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer

KraftMaster Renovations

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer is the perfect space to hang and fold laundry, with it's own pull-out laundry basket at the folding station you can grab this weeks laundry and toss it in.

Laundry Room

Megan Bailey Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Pull-Out Laundry Basket & Folding Station

KraftMaster Renovations

Pull-Out Laundry Basket & Folding Station. This space is perfect for folding fresh laundry, storing cleaning products and the laundry bin in this pull-out is super easy to throw dirty clothes from the week.

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer

KraftMaster Renovations

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer is the perfect space to hang and fold laundry, with it's own pull-out laundry basket at the folding station you can grab this weeks laundry and toss it in.

Forde Residence

Studio Black Interiors

Laundry Room Sink & Faucet

KraftMaster Renovations

Having a sink and faucet is essential in any well thought out laundry space!
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Folding Space with Small Recessed Lighting

KraftMaster Renovations

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer is the perfect space to hang and fold laundry, with it's own pull-out laundry basket at the folding station you can grab this weeks laundry and toss it in.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Black 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.