Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Blues

PKsurroundings

Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Third Street Excelsior

The Sitting Room

Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Crowe's Nest Addition and Renovation

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Originally Built in 1903, this century old farmhouse located in Powdersville, SC fortunately retained most of its original materials and details when the client purchased the home. Original features such as the Bead Board Walls and Ceilings, Horizontal Panel Doors and Brick Fireplaces were meticulously restored to the former glory allowing the owner’s goal to be achieved of having the original areas coordinate seamlessly into the new construction.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spanish Colonial

LaBlonde Development

Steven Thompson
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Party of Five

Hi-Luxe Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

American Farmhouse // Organic Modern

Younger Homes

This is an example of a large country u-shaped laundry room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive beach style l-shaped utility room in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate

Michael Robert Construction

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, white walls, brick floors, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and panelled walls.

N. Fieldgate Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brick floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bavarian Castle

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick floors, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and blue benchtop.

Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse

Ashley J. Design

Laundry room with connection to hall and master closet.
Design ideas for a country laundry room in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Alpine Ridge Project

Westco Carpets & Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Tennessee Farm House

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown

New, custom, Bergeron-built Tuscan style home with Mediterranean influences!

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, brick floors, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, blue cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Interior Enhancements

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Blues

PKsurroundings

Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Blue me away, laundry!

LEVEL UP Design LLC

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Brick 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.