Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Milton Lake House

LuxeMark Company

Photos By Tad Davis
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Timby ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

Country l-shaped utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, black walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

BOSCH Compact Laundry Room

K&N Appliance Gallery

The pop of color really brightens up this small laundry space!
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

Whitewing

AFT Construction

High Res Media
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

SF Showcase 2017

Dina Bandman Interiors

Christopher Stark
Traditional utility room in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition

MainStreet Design Build

On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography

Laundry Room

User

The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

J&R Construction

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.

Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild

Michael Robert Construction

Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

Affirmations of Morris

H2 Design Studio

Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies

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.

Laundry Room Dog Washing Station

Kelle Dame Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Baker Project

Finished Painting, LLC

Large country galley laundry room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Nordic Home

Acacia Architects

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, multi-coloured walls and grey benchtop.

Lake Elmo Home

Bria Hammel Interiors

Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a beach style laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops and multi-coloured walls.

Bowral Cottage

KELA Building Group Pty Ltd

Jamie Cleary
Small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Walls and Multi-coloured Walls

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.