Once was a bathroom. Now a laundry room.

This laundry room used to be a bathroom in this lake cottage. The double vanity was reduced to a single oversized sink with a gooseneck faucet complete with sprayer. The other side where there was a second sink was converted into a folding area with storage underneath for rolling laundry bins. Shiplap was installed from floor to ceiling along with crown molding. The shower was converted into an area for a stacked washer and dryer with storage to the right. The water closet was converted into a closet for additional storage. Marble flooring was used. Extra can lights were added and a gooseneck light was hung above the sink.

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Ferris Street

Marylou Sobel Interior Design

Inspiration for a small traditional laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, an integrated washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Didsbury Renovation

Marianne Elizabeth Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, grey walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

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.

Pymble House

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Combined laundry and butler's pantry
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, shiplap splashback, marble floors and blue benchtop.

Modern Glam

DFS Construction Inc.

This laundry room is gorgeous and functional. The washer and dryer are have built in shelves underneath to make changing the laundry a breeze. The window on the marble mosaic tile features a slab marble window sill. The built in drying racks for hanging clothes might be the best feature in this beautiful space.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

GRAND OPULANCE - Custom designed and manufactured laundry with extra tall cabinetry - White satin 'Shaker' style doors - In built pull-out laundry hamper baskets - Clothes drying room with ample hanging space - 2 x Butlers sinks - 40mm Mitred marble look benchtop - Satin nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

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 and open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls covered with Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, under cabinet, and updated lighting.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Opposite the washing machine and dryer, custom cabinetry was added on both sides of an ironing board cupboard. Another thoughtful addition is a space for a hook to help lift clothes to the hanging rack.

Laundry Room Remodel

Katharine Andrews Interiors LLC

This is an example of a small transitional laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

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.

Coastal Charm - Santa Cruz

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Laundry Room with built-in cabinets and mud room bench
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Coastal Charm - Santa Cruz

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Laundry Room with built-in cabinets and mud room bench
Mid-sized beach style utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured 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.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and wallpaper.

Modern Glam

DFS Construction Inc.

Modern Glam

DFS Construction Inc.

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.