Design ideas for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saddle Horn

Jensen Design

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Essentially Eclectic

Martineau Homes

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Triggerplant @ Dinner Plain

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects Laundry in a cupboard in the kitchen
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Bamfield Street, Sandringham

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Soffit Saga: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with open cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, vaulted and wallpaper.

Light & Bright Basement Remodel

Evergreen Renovations & Roofing

Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, green splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bi-fold Doors Neatly Hide Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

Photo of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Soffit Saga: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Photo of a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with open cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, vaulted and wallpaper.

Essentially Eclectic

Martineau Homes

Large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hidden European Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saddle Horn

Jensen Design

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saddle Horn

Jensen Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hampton Style Kitchen Mood Board

Helen Baumann Design

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Green Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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.