Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Fort Worth Georgian

Heather Scott Home & Design

Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Buchanan Renovation

Ferguson Construction

This home renovation project included a complete gut and reorganization of the main floor, removal of large chimney stack in the middle of the dining room, bringing floors all to same level, moving doors, adding guest bath, master closet, corner fireplace and garage. The result is this beautiful, open, spacious main floor with new kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath, laundry room and flooring throughout.

Baker Project

Finished Painting, LLC

This is an example of a large country galley laundry room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation

EK Interiors

circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Transitional laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Waterfront French Eclectic

VanderHorn Architects

This light and spacious laundry room takes advantage of leftover storage space. On the second floor. Woodruff Brown Photography
Small eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Seagull Two Project

White Horse Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Shiloh Ridge

Raykon Construction

Photo of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Ocean City On The Bay

Diane Burgoyne Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Bilbao with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and wallpaper.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highcroft Home Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The beautiful design of this laundry room makes the idea of doing laundry seem like less of a chore! This space includes ample counter space, cabinetry storage, as well as a sink.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

The persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, wallpaper, quartz benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Miami Beach Condominium

Woolems Luxury Builders

Laundry Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Washing Room

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, brown floor and beige benchtop.

High-Contrast Luxury Home

Cambria

Photo: High Res Media Build: AFT Construction Design: E Interiors
Photo of a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with quartz benchtops, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and multi-coloured walls.

Nautical Nantucket

Boyer Building Corporation

Photo Credit: Red Pine Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style utility room in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured walls, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

With this fun wallpaper by Stroheim and this view, who would imagine laundry a chore in this charming laundry room? Cabinetry by Ascent Fine Cabinetry.

French County Estates

Absolute Design

Kingsburg, CA
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Walls and Brown Floor

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.