Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lakehouse at Kingsgate

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ensuite, Laundry & Bathroom renovation, Northcote

GDP Interior Design

Inspiration for a midcentury laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clovelly - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Lit Up Laundry Room

SunCoast Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized beach style utility room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry room with blue subway tile

Improva

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Folsom New construction- laundry room design

Khoury Design

Laundry room design
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Clovelly - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and grey floor.

Contemporary Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Spacious laundry with double hampers and concealed drying cupboard.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Compact Laundry with bi-fold doors

Improva

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Queenslander - Groomsville

Fallon Homes

Inspiration for a single-wall laundry room in Other with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Eclectic Laundry Mud Room - Summit Breckenridge Rosemary, Waterproof Floors

Impressions Flooring Collection

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Raleigh with white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Watsonia Refresh

GDP Interior Design

Small sized lean-to laundry, maximised with clever storage solutions and angled sink space.
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Abbotsford - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beaverton Whole Home Remodel

Lamont Bros.

Hidden hampers in the laundry room.
Inspiration for a midcentury dedicated laundry room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, beige floor and white benchtop.

South Coast Exceptional new build home

Georgina Colwell Design

Fully fitted, large Laundry room, with Neptune furniture and shelving and bench area.
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, limestone floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Sophisticated and Fresh Laundry Room

Kimball Starr Interior Design

This combined laundry room and mudroom is fresh and clean in white paint and pale blue subway tiled backsplash. Drawers and cabinets hold cleaning supplies. Ceramic floor tiles in circular patterns are fun and easy to keep clean. Side-by-side white appliances sit happily next to an undermount sink with gooseneck faucet.

Motueka Quay

S C Design

Laundry room with excellent storage and doubles as a boot room.
Large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Queenslander - Groomsville

Fallon Homes

Photo of a single-wall laundry room in Other with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Splashback and Subway Tile Splashback

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.