Light and elegant utility room in cashmere grey finish with white worktops, marble chevron tiles and brass accessories.
Photo of a large contemporary laundry cupboard in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Marlin LB

Interior Consultants

Flat panel high gloss cabinets with pattern blue cement tiles to create drama
This is an example of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Mortdale Residence

User

Scandinavian single-wall laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, recessed-panel cabinets and grey benchtop.

Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Combined butlers pantry and laundry opening to kitchen
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Hidden Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Inspiration for a country laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Hill Street

JOMA Construction

Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. This laundry room continues the bright feel of the house and provides for plenty of space to wash, dry, and fold the weekly laundry.

University Park Renovation

Nicole Arnold Interiors

We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

Arcadian Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Hope Mountian

Syndicate Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

81st

Blu and White

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Ferry Road

anderson architecture

Tad Ferguson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Newport Beach Contemporary

Darlene Halaby Photography

Inspiration for a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

The Willow

Simons Design Studio

Painted cabinetry with antique brass hardware. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography

Mainline Classic Contemporary

Airy Kitchens

Small traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floor.

Large modern utility room with kitchenette

Eclectic Interiors

This Utility room with well designed kitchenette was fitted in the basement in this fabulous house in Clapham. Tall units to the ceiling provide plenty of additional storage and house the mega-flow . Appliances to include integrated fridge/freezer, induction hob and oven were installed to provide a secondary kitchen in this large basement. - Rational kitchen units - in hard wearing finish - Light grey colour scheme in matt laminate - 20mm Quartz worktop - Back painted glass splashback Photo - Chris Snook (Chris Snook Photography)

Laundry and Pantry Room

Allison Ramsey Architects

Photo of a country galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hardingwoods

Gregg Homebuilding Company

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mill Pond Tudor

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Photography: Steve Henke
Traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black 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.