French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity with blue countertop and backsplash, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed window, and painted white brick wall.

Inverness Laundry Room

Alissa Johnson Interiors

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Home

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Willis

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Charming custom Craftsman home in East Dallas.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and blue benchtop.

Brattle Street Victorian

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Foxcroft First Floor Redesign

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Charlotte with blue cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, blue benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

New Farmhouse in Franklin

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Nashville with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, blue benchtop and vaulted.

Uptown Manhattan Apartment

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Lake Geneva Home - Lake Geneva

Bella Tile and Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Lyneham House

Light House Architecture & Science

Ben Wrigley
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Siesta Key House

Yoder Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and blue benchtop.

E. 13th Street Laundry Room

Southern Green Builders

This dedicated utility room has a brand new Samsung washer and dryer combo, a sink, and plenty of storage space! This home was built by Southern Green Builders in Houston, Texas.

Woodend House 1

Windiate Architects

Large contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

A New Take on Entertaining

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, white floor and blue benchtop.

Redondo Beach Refined

Black Lacquer Design

This is an example of a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls and blue benchtop.

Balsam Way Kitchen, Whistler - Renovation

RDC Fine Homes, Inc.

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and a stacked washer and dryer.

Dramatic Family Home: Laundry/Mudroom

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Characterized by blue countertops and abundant storage, the laundry space effortlessly blends practicality and style. The mudroom is meticulously designed for streamlined organization. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

East Vancouver Heritage Revival

Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.

This is an example of a small l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed windows, and distressed wood folding table.

Inverness Laundry Room

Alissa Johnson Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Blue 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.