Small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue walls, ceramic floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Webster Groves Open Concept Addition

Hercules Design Build

This new main-floor laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

South Shore Beach Kitchen

Nancy Clapp Kerber, Architect

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh. Merillat Classic Portrait with Shale. Cambria Quartz countertop in Parys. Photography by Beth Singer.
Country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue floor.

The New Traditional

Blue Heron Signature Homes

The laundry room offers lots of storage, an amazingly convenient laundry sink, folding space and hanging space. Super cute under the stairs dog room! Such a great way to use the space and an awesome way to conceal dog bowls and toys. Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Laundry Room

A Better Closet

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

On the fairway

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Here we have the laundry room which looks out to the front porch.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Light & Bright Laundry Room

Susan Currie Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and blue walls.

Contemporary Ranch in Virginia

Sweet Home of Mine

This room was completely gutted to add shelving and cabinetry for a large mudroom/laundry room. Since this room has an additional exterior door and walkway to the front of the home we wanted to create a "drop zone" for a busy family to unload everyday items and shoes out of the eye of guests. The home had a door that could be closed to contain the dirt that high traffic zones create and could be blocked off from being seen. Photo Credit: Kimberly Schneider

Laundry Room

Modern Design Cabinetry

Modern Design, Konen Homes.
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Laundry Room

The Cabinetry

Photography by Daniela Goncalves
Design ideas for a small transitional galley laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Observatoire - Buanderie

Roberta Becherucci - Cuisines et Décoration

Julien Dominguez
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Paris with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Classic Lake Cottage with a Modern Twist

Ridge Creek Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

The Lane

Main Street Homes

A multi-purpose laundry room that keeps your house clean and you organized! To see more of the Lane floor plan visit: www.gomsh.com/the-lane Photo by: Bryan Chavez

Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.

From Dated Striped Wallpaper to Caribbean Blue Glam: A Dream Laundry Room

Medford Remodeling

On the reverse side of the room, we stacked a new washer and dryer for a better use of space. Another counter area and wash sink were installed directly beside the washer and dryer, with storage drawers and cabinets underneath and a pull-out broom closet on the end. Another clothing rack was installed above the counter along with upper storage cabinets. For the backsplash, a neutral glass tile was laid in a herringbone pattern to create visual interest. Photography by Todd Ramsey, Impressia

Los Altos Full House Remodel

Hammerschmidt Construction, Inc.

Charlie Gibson Photography
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Willowsford - Lot 44 - Timberneck Model

Van Metre Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Ceramic Floors

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.