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.

Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Colorful dish wallpaper surrounding a sunny window makes laundry less of a chore. Hexagonal floor tiles echo the repetition of the patterned wallpaper. French windows can be completely opened to let the breeze in.

Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Clean Oasis

User

Floor to ceiling cabinetry conceals all laundry room necessities along with shelving space for extra towels, hanging rods for drying clothes, a custom made ironing board slot, pantry space for the mop and vacuum, and more storage for other cleaning supplies. Everything is beautifully concealed behind these custom made ribbon sapele doors.

Old County Bath

Danielle Sylvia

Photo of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble floors, white floor and beige walls.

Hillcrest Residence

Meghan Carter Design Inc.

Stephani Buchman Photography
Mid-sized eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, marble floors, a concealed washer and dryer and white floor.

Whitewing Refresh

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

2017 Grand Hacienda Winner Picacho Peak

Tierra Concepts

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Mortdale Residence

User

Scandinavian single-wall laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Mud Room Makeover

Rooms by Roxanne

We maximized room space with custom cabinets and shelving
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop and marble floors.

Mediterranean Home Renovation

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

This is an example of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Tempo Side Load

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Stoney Brook Lane - Coat Rack

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Critical to the organization of any home, a spacious coatrack and cubbies adjacent to both the garage and the pool deck. Tom Grimes Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors and white floor.

Laundry room

Rick Cunningham Cabinetmaker

Frosted glass up swing doors, faux finished doors with complementing baskets.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Deerfield

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and quartz benchtops.

Texas Transitional

Gibson Gimpel Interior Design

Detail of wrapping station in the laundry room with bins for wrapping paper, ribbons, tissue, and other supplies
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, marble floors and white floor.

Laundry Mudroom

Pomegranate Cabinetry

Bob Gundu
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black cabinets.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. 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.

Waterman Remodel

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Marble Floors and White Floor

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.