View of the laundry room from the garage door. A colorful gallery of family photos and collectibles is displayed in these unique open custom cabinets. They also double as an attractive way to cover the plumbing and allow easy access to it when needed. Bob Narod, Photographer

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Large traditional utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and beige floor.

Storybook Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Front-loading Appliances, laundry room side Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Modern Laundry Room

Normandy Remodeling

Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/

The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX

Morning Star Builders LTD

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls and beige benchtop.

Kiawah Tuscan Villa

Buffington Homes South Carolina

Jim Somerset Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with blue cabinets, louvered cabinets, beige walls, a single-bowl sink, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room / Home Office

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Jim Gross Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Laundry Room

Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Other with limestone benchtops, limestone floors and grey cabinets.

Southern charm

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

San Juan Spanish Revival

Concept Design, Inc.

This Laundry room features built-in storage and a dog wash.
Mid-sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Coulthard Farm, Laundry Room

Karen Gallagher Interiors

Metallic silver finished cabinetry is completed with a variety of knobs and pulls. Solid surface Beachstone counter top, deep undermount sink, pull-out spray faucet and a hanging rod make this laundry room as beautiful as is is functional. Photos by www.courtneyelizabethmedia.com

Coulthard Farm, Laundry Room

Karen Gallagher Interiors

Storybook Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Garden Room side of walk-through family entry Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and a farmhouse sink.

Laundry Room

Dwellings Design Group

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and grey floor.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style. We also designed and renovated the powder room. The floor plan of the powder room was left unchanged and the focus was directed at refreshing the space. The green slate vanity ties the powder room to the laundry, creating unison within this beautiful South-East Melbourne home. With brushed nickel features and an arched mirror, Jeyda has left us swooning over this timeless and luxurious bathroom

Laundry Mudroom Combination

Design Studio International

The secret of how to load and unload air dried clothes, is this clever pull-down closet pole from Italy. Bob Narod, Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Addington - Transitional Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

The best of the present and past merge in this distinctive new design inspired by two classic all-American architectural styles. The roomy main floor includes a spacious living room, well-planned kitchen and dining area, large (15- by 15-foot) library and a handy mud room perfect for family living. Upstairs three family bedrooms await. The lower level features a family room, large home theater, billiards area and an exercise room.

Infill bungalow - Aging in Place

Bella Vista Developments

D & M Images
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Laundry Room

Hamilton Custom Homes

Large laundry room with built in cubbies, slate floor layed in a herringbone pattern to add style. Limestone countertops go perfectly with the Revere Pewter cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Recycled Glass Benchtops

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.