Dog in the built-in pet wash station in the laundry room.
Photo of a modern utility room in Baltimore with beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls and black floor.

Collingwood (custom home)

Elle Peters Design

A classic, modern farmhouse custom home located in Calgary, Canada.
Country galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.

Coastal Island Paradise

Superior Construction Services

Design ideas for a beach style dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

PNW Capecod

User

Photo of a beach style laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, shiplap splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Laundry Room

Grayscale Homes Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wood and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Cottage

Tanner Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

One word - awkward. This room has 2 angled walls and needed to hold a freezer, washer & dryer plus storage and dog space/crate. We stacked the washer & dryer and used open shelving with baskets to help the space feel less crowded. The glass entry door with the decal adds a touch of fun!

Anderson Residence

OSMOND DESIGNS

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

The Grove House

Kathryn Murphy Interiors

Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Montefaro

Studio Henree LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional dedicated laundry room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet

Cabinet-S-Top

Laundry and Mudrooms

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Shiplap 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.