Elegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.

Joinery

Rebecca Lu Photography

Photo of a transitional single-wall laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

Lisa & Leroy

Essentials for a functional laundry room include hanging space and counters for folding.
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Manhattan Beach Cape Cod

MODEL DESIGN INC.

This laundry room features mint color custom cabinetry, brass/ crystal hardware, and capiz shell backsplash.
Inspiration for a small beach style dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white walls, white benchtop, blue cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and grey floor.

Italian Farmhouse In Northern California

Juxtaposed Interiors

Bright White Laundry Room With Gorgeous Rolling Ladder
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped laundry cupboard in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room

Christopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors

A stylish utility / bootroom, featuring oak worktops and shelving, sliding door storage, coat hanging and a boot room bench. Hand-painted in Farrow and Ball's Cornforth White and Railings.

Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room

Clark + Aldine

Photo of a mid-sized country utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Llaneast House

Ivy Huang

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

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.

Modern Farmhouse

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a country utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tetherow Golf Home

Norman Building & Design

A look into the home's laundry room. The unique bar door hides the space when desired.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Kristi Hopper Designs

Traditional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Seaford Kitchen & Laundry

The Kitchen Designer

A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space. The laundry continues with the same materials as the kitchen so make a small but functional space connect with the kitchen.

The Rustic Modern

House Sprucing

This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage

Vision Interiors

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.

Fossil Creek Laundry Room

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.

Ravine laundry/mudroom

Plain & Posh

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door

Hive Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and White 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.