Photo of a small beach style single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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Contemporary laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors and white floor.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

The Checkered Laundry

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Coastal Cottage in Oklahoma

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Kitchen Extension Cottage

Interior Motifs

The utility is pacious, with a pull out laundry rack, washer, dryer, sink and toilet. Also we designed a special place for the dogs to lay under the built in cupboards.

Laundry Room

Ocean Lane Interiors and Furnishings

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Ranch House in Almaden Valley

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Brighton, VIC

A Blind Pash Interiors

Mid-sized single-wall utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wiltshire New Build House

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

Traditional utility room with sash windows and Belfast sink in new Georgian-style house. Back door leading to garden.
This is an example of a small traditional utility room in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

French Gray Traditional

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Armagh Handpainted

Canavan Interiors

Bespoke 30mm inframe kitchen handpainted in Zoffany Snow with Stockholm Blue on the island. with solid walnut internals. The design features a tongue and groove walnut breakfast bar, and solid walnut internals. Work surfaces are Calacatta Macaubus. Photography Infinity Media

Farmhouse Sink

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Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors and white floor.

Madeira Traditional Kitchen & Laundry Renovation

Trace & Scale

Traditional Madeira home - Kitchen & Laundry/ Mudroom renovation. Beautiful walnut cabinets in Kitchen with calacatta quartz countertops and white perimeter inset cabinets. Beautiful copper range hood with marble tile accent above the range. Black & Brushed gold pendant lighting over the island pull the design together. Bar in walnut with beveled glass tile reflects natural light back into the space and acts as a transition between the new open Kitchen and Family Room. The blue-grey cabinets in the Mud/ Laundry Room provide ample storage and work space and are offset with a simple porcelain floor & marble hex tile backsplash to add interest

Brighton, VIC

A Blind Pash Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

SW Fairmount Blvd, Portland, Oregon

Viking Renovations LLC

Stacked patterned Carrara tile. Picture window ledge constructed for greater depth. Edged with custom made Carrara marble bullnose. Photo prior to appliance installation.

Crestview Kitchen

Jameson Design Group

This remodel embodies the goals of practical function and timeless elegance, both important for this family of four. Despite the large size of the home, the kitchen & laundry seemed forgotten and disjointed from the living space. By reclaiming space in the under-utilized breakfast room, we doubled the size of the kitchen and relocated the laundry room from the garage to the old breakfast room. Expanding the opening from living room to kitchen was a game changer, integrating both high traffic spaces and providing ample space for activity.

Concrete Castle: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley utility room in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ruffner Lane Home

Executive Developers, LLC

Laundry room off of 2nd floor catwalk
Large scandinavian u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Ceiling Lights Distribution Design

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This is an example of a contemporary laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Marble Splashback

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.