Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Pintail Pt. Kitchen Remodel

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, blue walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Springfield Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and black benchtop.

1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Makeover

Trim Tech Designs

This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Second-floor laundry room with real Chicago reclaimed brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Mixture of green painted and white oak stained cabinetry. Farmhouse sink and white subway tile backsplash. Butcher block countertops.

The Elevated Cottage

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Milton - Addition

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, Inc

PhotoSynthesis Studio
Photo of a large traditional laundry room in Atlanta with plywood floors and grey walls.

Southern Manor Tranquility

Blythe Building Company

Large home office/laundry room with gobs of built-in custom cabinets and storage, a rustic brick floor, and oversized pendant light. This is the second home office in this house.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

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.

Beck

Cobb Custom Construction

Inspiration for an expansive country dedicated laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Painted Brick with Southern Charm

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

The Robin | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Chicago with white cabinets and brick floors.

Lake Michigan Cottage

Deidre Interiors

Playful and fun laundry room with floral wallpaper on all walls and ceiling. Drapery below the counter hides rolling laundry bins and blends with the wall seamlessly!

The Meeting House

Erica Broberg Smith Architect PLLC

Dalton Portella
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Quick Ship Black Thin Brick Floor

Fireclay Tile

Quick Ship Brick Tile is a great solution for a quick renovation. This Contemporary laundry room beautifully uses our Brick tile in Black Hills. DESIGN Valeria Jacobs PHOTOS Valeria Jacobs LOCATION Concord, CA TILE SHOWN Quick Ship Brick tile in Black Hills.

Ponte Vedra New Construction

Stewart Lighting

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

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.

Lake Highlands Fixer Upper

Stringer Construction & Design

Photo Credit Sarah Greenman
Small transitional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Athens Farmhouse

M. Barnes & Co

Danny Piassick
Photo of a country laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Plywood Floors 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.