Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry and Mudrooms

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Laundry/ Pantry

Katie Postel Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white splashback, shiplap splashback and wood walls.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Neely School Road Project

Executive Developers, LLC

mud room/laundry room
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry Room

Amy Cade Design

A complete redesign of laundry room, half bath and entry-way. My design included shiplapping walls, custom storage bench, work space above laundry, new door. I selected paint colors, light and bathroom fixtures and entryway furnishings.

Laundry Room

Katie Postel Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white splashback, shiplap splashback and wood walls.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shiplap Splashback and Black Floor

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.