View from the entry way. The room is only 66" wide. A stacking kit was installed on top of the washer and the dryer hoisted up on top and locked into place. Washer and dryer slid into place with ease. All connections are accessible in the cabinets.

Mackinac Island

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Small arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and decorative wall panelling.

Hollywoods

Costello Fine Homes

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue walls, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Basement, laundry, and bath remodel

Burns Organic Modern

Josh Partee
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Portland with grey cabinets, blue walls, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Twin Cities Closet Company

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen 12

Carhart Kitchen & Bath

Brand: Showplace Wood Products Door Style: Covington Wood Specie: Hickory Finish: Autumn Counter Top Brand: Wilson Art Color: Crystalline Braun #1839K-45

Fabulous Four-Room Makeover

Jim Reif Builders

This is an example of a large u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue walls.

Custom Home Rural Central Ohio

Ballard Architectural Studio

View of dutch door into laundry/utility and garage
This is an example of a mid-sized utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Little by Little - Superior, CO

Alpine Summit Homes

We reconfigured the layout of laundry room to maximize space and efficiency. We special ordered frameless maple cabinets that matched the homeowner's kitchen cabinets. We also added recessed lighting to give the space a brighter feel.

Smart Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Photos by Mandi
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Twin Cities Closet Company

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue 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.