Design ideas for a mid-sized modern laundry cupboard in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Arkansas Countryside Modern Farmhouse - Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Laundry Room with dog wash
Modern u-shaped utility room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Lauren Allyn Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mervyn Street House

Charles Maccora Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

New Kitchen Build - Sorrento

Damco Kitchens

Simple white laundry, featuring the same stone as the kitchen for continuity purposes. Open air hanger allows for air drying with adequate ventilation. Functional and beautiful design.

Merinda Farm - Palmwoods

Accord Homes

Laundry
Inspiration for a large single-wall laundry room in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

North Perth

Mondo Exclusive Homes

Large modern galley laundry room in Perth with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mervyn Street House

Charles Maccora Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Porcelain Splashback and Concrete 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.