Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Westwynde- Interior Remodel

Interiors by JW

This upstairs laundry area keeps all the clothes closer to where they live...the bedrooms!
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a stacked washer and dryer, beige walls and carpet.

Home Show Expo 2014

Van Nice Design

2014 Home Show Expo. Ground Breaker Homes, builder with interior design work by Van Nice Design. Cameron Sadeghpour Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and brown walls.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Redmond Redo

Design Harmony

Here we transformed a guest bedroom into a home office. By adding two sets of double doors we hid the washer, dryer & all miscellaneous office equipment. Using the clients' existing artwork as a basis for our palette, we incorporated color into the room by painting the doors this lush green. Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Omaha with beige cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Hudson

User

Small transitional laundry cupboard in Omaha with carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.

City Living Pittsburgh PA

Prime 1 Builders

Small contemporary laundry cupboard in Other with grey walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Italian Vista

Black Rock Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and beige walls.

Modern Stunning Townhouse in Ballard

Jenny Wetzel - Realtor

Closeted washer and dryer on the second floor of a large Seattle condo.
This is an example of a large modern laundry cupboard in Seattle with carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Idyllwild Luxury

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Luxury mountain home located in Idyllwild, CA. Full home design of this 3 story home. Luxury finishes, antiques, and touches of the mountain make this home inviting to everyone that visits this home nestled next to a creek in the quiet mountains. This laundry room / coffee room is a great space in the master bedroom.

Castle Rock Nanny Quarters Walk in Closet with Laundry

Castle Building Company

This is a large walk-in closet with a stackable washer and dryer inside.
Large modern galley utility room in Denver with open cabinets, beige walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.

Ottawa Hills Remodel

Kenowa Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.

Whiteacres

Hunt Studio Design

Jackie Noble Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.

Wyndemere Farms - Home 3

A. Sadowski Designs

Alyssa Lee Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ferndale Residence

Mark K. Bratt, Architecture

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Garden Bungalow

Perk Homes/Studio Perk

Laundry Room off of Kitchen D'J and Brannon Perkison
Inspiration for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with blue walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop, an undermount sink, grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Carpet and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.