Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Laundry Room

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall laundry room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Bird Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Sewing Room and Basement Remodel

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

I designed and assisted the homeowners with the materials, and finish choices for this project while working at Corvallis Custom Kitchens and Baths. Our client (and my former professor at OSU) wanted to have her basement finished. CCKB had competed a basement guest suite a few years prior and now it was time to finish the remaining space. She wanted an organized area with lots of storage for her fabrics and sewing supplies, as well as a large area to set up a table for cutting fabric and laying out patterns. The basement also needed to house all of their camping and seasonal gear, as well as a workshop area for her husband. The basement needed to have flooring that was not going to be damaged during the winters when the basement can become moist from rainfall. Out clients chose to have the cement floor painted with an epoxy material that would be easy to clean and impervious to water. An update to the laundry area included replacing the window and re-routing the piping. Additional shelving was added for more storage. Finally a walk-in closet was created to house our homeowners incredible vintage clothing collection away from any moisture. LED lighting was installed in the ceiling and used for the scones. Our drywall team did an amazing job boxing in and finishing the ceiling which had numerous obstacles hanging from it and kept the ceiling to a height that was comfortable for all who come into the basement. Our client is thrilled with the final project and has been enjoying her new sewing area.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mud room

Anne Sacco Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Minster Residence

Laguna Bamboo

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, a concealed washer and dryer and cork floors.

Toowong Renovation

Kitchens Brisbane

Clever use of fitting the laundry in behind cabinet doors as paet of the kitchen renovation. Photographed by Darryl Ellwood Photography
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and concrete floors.

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Photo of a small arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, cork floors, a stacked washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor, beige walls and white benchtop.

David Farmhouse-1063

Manuel Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia

BasementRemodeling.com

Pretty decent space for a multi use room, including laundry area, that also shares a pet shower space. Painted concrete flooring.
Mid-sized transitional utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

New Farmhouse - Laundry Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Barton Creek Parismina Builder Spec Home

Dawn Hearn Interior Design

JPM Real Estate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, blue floor and white benchtop.

Crown Hill Basement Refresh

Jackson Design Build

Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and white walls.

Irvin Simmons 2

Nixon Custom Homes

Mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Vaughan Residence

MILLWORX

Photo of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blue Modern Kitchen

Bath Bespoke

Birch ply cabinets with composite slab doors in the utility room. Stacked washing machine and tumble dryer.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, concrete floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Cork Floors 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.