Jonathan Edwards
This is an example of a large beach style utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Country Farmhouse Revival

interiorstyle

Pristine white cabinets, natural stone floors and deep laundry room sink.
Inspiration for a small beach style galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Casa on the Cove (Total Renovation)

Renaissance Design Studio

This home was built by the client in 2000. Mom decided it's time for an elegant and functional update since the kids are now teens, with the eldest in college. The marble flooring is throughout all of the home so that was the palette that needed to coordinate with all the new materials and furnishings. It's always fun when a client wants to make their laundry room a special place. The homeowner wanted a laundry room as beautiful as her kitchen with lots of folding counter space. We also included a kitty cutout for the litter box to both conceal it and keep out the pups. There is also a pull out trash, plenty of organized storage space, a hidden clothes rod and a charming farm sink. Glass tile was placed on the backsplash above the marble tops for added glamor. The cabinetry is painted Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams. design and layout by Missi Bart, Renaissance Design Studio. photography of finished spaces by Rick Ambrose, iSeeHomes

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Custom Laundry Room Renovation

Boyce Design + Build

The custom laundry room remodel brings together classic and modern elements, combining the timeless appeal of a black and white checkerboard-pattern marble tile floor, white quartz countertops, and a glossy white ceramic tile backsplash. The laundry room’s Shaker cabinets, painted in Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray, boast floor to ceiling storage with a wall mounted ironing board and hanging drying station. Additional features include full size stackable washer and dryer, white apron farmhouse sink with polished chrome faucet and decorative floating shelves.

Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Pete's Construction, Inc. Photographer: Jeff Garland Why choose when you don't have to? Today's top architectural styles are reflected in this impressive yet inviting design, which features the best of cottage, Tudor and farmhouse styles. The exterior includes board and batten siding, stone accents and distinctive windows. Indoor/outdoor spaces include a three-season porch with a fireplace and a covered patio perfect for entertaining. Inside, highlights include a roomy first floor, with 1,800 square feet of living space, including a mudroom and laundry, a study and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Upstairs, 1400 square feet includes a large master bath and bedroom (with 10-foot ceiling), two other bedrooms and a bunkroom. Downstairs, another 1,300 square feet await, where a walk-out family room connects the interior and exterior and another bedroom welcomes guests.

Pretty Little Laundry Room

M Design

This space wasn't large, but it needed to be highly functional. We purchased new, front-loading washer & dryer appliances so that we could install easy to maintain Caesarstone countertops and create valuable horizontal space to fold laundry and store frequently used items such as hand & laundry soap. We installed a small but deep sink and a faucet with a goodneck to ensure tall buckets could fit in the sink. The jewel of this bathroom is the carrara marble backsplash in an arabesque pattern. It is divine and elevates the space from a ordinary laundry room to an extraordinarily pretty space. Tracey Ayton Photography.

White and Blue Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Keeping the machines where they were, storage was updated to include a broom closet and a small pantry, as well as folding space. A large window floods the space with light, reflecting off the white cabinets, white subway tile backsplash, and hexagonal white marble floor tiles. Baby blue walls and a blue patterned accent tile adds contrast and interest.

Laundry Room and Mudroom Cabinetry in Hinsdale, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Elizabeth Steiner Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Drummoyne Residence - Kitchen & Laundry

In Residence - Kitchen, Bathroom, Hardware

Perrin & Rowe taps, and glass pendant lights adorn this Sydney home. Designer: Marina Wong Photography: Katherine Lu
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, marble floors and grey floor.

Laundry Room and Mudroom Cabinetry in Hinsdale, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Progress Lighting

Jonathan Edwards
Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cleveland Metro Custom Renovation

Ailes Millwork Inc.

This upstairs laundry features traditional white cabinetry and black granite tops with a period porcelain laundry tub and marble floor. The shallow full height cabinet allows for storage of an ironing board and miscellaneous items without interfering with the washer & dryer. Corner open shelving connects the cabinetry. Photos by Dish Design

Casa on the Cove (Total Renovation)

Renaissance Design Studio

Old Cypress Pointe Custom Home

PB Built

British West Indies Architecture Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New House Construction 4919 Erie St Annandale

Top Design LLC

Despite being one of the smallest rooms in the house, it still has beautiful stone tile with diamond inserts.
Photo of a small arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Santa Barbara Style Home

Platinum Homes by Mark Molthan

Page Agency
Photo of a large u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls and marble floors.

Modern Oceanfront

Ted Fluehr Jr. Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Hollywood Regency by Kayland Group

Kayland Group, Real Estate, Staging & Design

Susan Woodman
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pretty Little Laundry Room

M Design

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Marble 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.