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.

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.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Marmindie - Laundry

Watara Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

The persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, wallpaper, quartz benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Old Deakin Renovation

Studio Black Interiors

Located in the Canberra suburb of Old Deakin, this established home was originally built in 1951 by Keith Murdoch to house journalists of The Herald and Weekly Times Limited. With a rich history, it has been renovated to maintain its classic character and charm for the new young family that lives there. This laundry has a laminex finish, talostone super white marble and kit kat finger tiles. Renovation by Papas Projects. Photography by Hcreations.

Richmond 2021

Warrington Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, window splashback, white walls and ceramic floors.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Verdigris

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage that we call Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to our designers, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.

Modern & Marvelous

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

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.

New Home-Polished Concrete Floor Semi Gloss McCrae Victoria

Galaxy Concrete Polishing & Grinding

GALAXY-Polished Concrete Floor in Semi Gloss sheen finish with Full Stone exposure revealing the customized selection of pebbles & stones within the 32 MPa concrete slab. Customizing your concrete is done prior to pouring concrete with Pre Mix Concrete supplier

Tranquil Elegance

Master Edge Homes

This is an example of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and recessed.

Modern Hampton's Influenced Family Home

Centric Spaces

What was originally designed as one room, the laundry has now been designed with two functions - a mud room and laundry room. The existing layout, a 'sea of cupboards' was re-worked to include concealed pull out laundry baskets/bins, a low bench seat with shoe storage below and pigeon holes located above with an integrated clothes drying rail. A full height cupboard was also added for storing essentials such as brooms & ironing boards. An additional double power outlet was incorporated for charging items such as vacuum cleaners.

Kenthurst - Bespoke Bathrooms & Laundry

Novale Bathrooms

Laundry
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom laundry room cabinets with a white finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, window splashback, white walls, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern & Marvelous

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Modern laundry room and kitchenette with white shaker overlay cabinetry, beige matchstick tile backsplash, stone-colored countertops, and black tile flooring.

Bar Beach - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

Photo of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Newcastle - Maitland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Traditional Ashgrovian

Hezzelic Homes

Inspiration for a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

Kylie Sargent

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Geelong with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Multi-Room Renovation in Rosemeadow

Y Group Developments

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Window 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.