This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Maple Grove Main Level Make Over

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Cottage

REFINED LLC

Beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Drying Cabinet

Haven Design and Construction

This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive country galley utility room in Austin with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Spring Arbor - Dalton

McKee Builders

The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Beach style utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Atomic Ranch Midcentury Modern Project House: Laundry Room

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/-atomic-ranch-1

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.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Mud Room Organized

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.

Evanston Laundry room

Foster Hill Design

Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

Laundry in the basement bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with blue walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Underwood - Alexandria, VA

Ronda Royalty

Rutt Regency classic laundry room! Photo by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Knob Hill

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

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

Asheville 1267 Model Home

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

Utility room of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian

Design Set Match

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Orange 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.