We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks.

Birchcrest Milford New Build

Mintzer Building Company

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown 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.

Cabinetry

Closettec

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, beige cabinets, laminate floors and grey floor.

Happy Blue/White Home

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black benchtop, laminate floors and grey floor.

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

London Flat Renovations

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build

ING Construction

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units
Photo of a small scandinavian galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white benchtop, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and a drop-in sink.

Interiors

Earthway Enterprises, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, laminate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Wells Street, Southbank

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Summerwood

Tim Schollaart Builder LLC

Design ideas for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Bora Developments - Kiama

Krauss Kitchens

The Evoke Company
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Wollongong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, grey floor, white benchtop and laminate floors.

Bend Custom Home Build

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

Sara Levy Designs

ORG Home

Inspired Closets of Charleston

Large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse

Black Pines Builders, Inc

This is an example of a country utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

JVille

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland

Mitchell & Best Homes

This is an example of a large country utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors and panelled walls.

Custom White - Wolter

Wolter's Custom Cabinets. LLC

This is an example of a transitional galley laundry room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Westport

American Classic Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Dance Party

TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Darko Zagar
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and a drop-in sink.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Laminate 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.