Photo of a small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, pink floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

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Laundry room with rustic wash basin sink and maple cabinets. Hal Kearney, Photographer
This is an example of a large industrial dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Laundry Room

Brio Design Homes

Design ideas for a large modern utility room in Other with an utility sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Boardwalk Builders

Laundry room with white-washed cabinets& Corian countertops. Photographer Marc Clery Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com

Laundry Rooms

Partridge Remodeling, LLC

Design ideas for a laundry room in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hickory Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Spaces

Harrison Browne Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Harmon Kitchen

Graves Lumber

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Remodel in Southborough

Basnett Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Latimer

Building Buddy

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Storage Filled Laundry Room

3-D Design

laundry room featuring ample storage room and folding table. Custom cabinets in natural finish by Bauman Custom Woodworking.
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Overlook Whole House Redo

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Inspiration for a contemporary galley laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Yellow Walls

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.