Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Masculine Remodel

Folding Chair Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Edgware HA8

Finchley Kitchens

Utility room to house the addtional fridge/freezer and launrdry , broom cupboard and boiler housing, 2.5m x 2.2m approx
This is an example of a small l-shaped utility room in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Brewer residence Wodonga

Alatalo Bros

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Cabinetry

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

A moody navy blue in this laundry room gives the space depth without feeling cold or overwhelming. Adding an island gives the space ample room for sorting and folding.

Belmont Grove, North Richmond - Laundry

Perfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery

This elegant laundry at Belmont Grove, North Richmond includes under cabinet LED lighting, Snow Caesarstone benchtops, a hanging rail and dual pull out laundry hampers. The tall cabinetry really makes a statement! Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Stone: #snowcaesarstone Just Stone Australia Lighting: Nover Australia Handles: Kethy Australia Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography

French-country Formal

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige walls, a drop-in sink, brown splashback, marble splashback, brown benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Admiralty Quays - Brisbane City

Dani Louis Design

This is an example of a small transitional dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises

Sube Interiorismo

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Bilbao with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Residential photography

Chuck Perry Photography

Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, green walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Mid-sized country galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, planked wall panelling, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, planked wall panelling, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises

Sube Interiorismo

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Bilbao with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Brown Splashback

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.