Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Baker Project

Finished Painting, LLC

This is an example of a large country galley laundry room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The Johnson-Thompson House

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The new laundry room on the ground floor services the family of seven. Beige paint, white cabinets, two side by side units, and a large utility sink help get the job done. Wide plank pine flooring continues from the kitchen into the space. The space is made more feminine with red painted chevron wallpaper. Eric Roth

Waterfront French Eclectic

VanderHorn Architects

This light and spacious laundry room takes advantage of leftover storage space. On the second floor. Woodruff Brown Photography
Small eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Seagull Two Project

White Horse Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Shiloh Ridge

Raykon Construction

Photo of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Antique Colonial

David Sharff Architect, P.C.

Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Boston with a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood floors.

Ocean City On The Bay

Diane Burgoyne Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white 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.

Miami Beach Condominium

Woolems Luxury Builders

Laundry Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

French County Estates

Absolute Design

Kingsburg, CA
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fort Worth Georgian

Heather Scott Home & Design

Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Transitional First Floor Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

These clients requested a first-floor makeover of their home involving an outdated sunroom and a new kitchen, as well as adding a pantry, locker area, and updating their laundry and powder bath. The new sunroom was rebuilt with a contemporary feel that blends perfectly with the home’s architecture. An abundance of natural light floods these spaces through the floor to ceiling windows and oversized skylights. An existing exterior kitchen wall was removed completely to open the space into a new modern kitchen, complete with custom white painted cabinetry with a walnut stained island. Just off the kitchen, a glass-front "lighted dish pantry" was incorporated into a hallway alcove. This space also has a large walk-in pantry that provides a space for the microwave and plenty of compartmentalized built-in storage. The back-hall area features white custom-built lockers for shoes and back packs, with stained a walnut bench. And to round out the renovation, the laundry and powder bath also received complete updates with custom built cabinetry and new countertops. The transformation is a stunning modern first floor renovation that is timeless in style and is a hub for this growing family to enjoy for years to come.

Custom Countertops

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Laundry Room Countertops in New Jersey.
This is an example of a small country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood walls.

Tile Design - Porcelain, Ceramic & Cement

Temescal Sustainable Design

Laundry room backsplash - Custom Tile Design Photography: © Christopher Payne/Esto
Small midcentury utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Villa

Nc Construction And Remodeling Inc

This is an example of a mediterranean single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Project

The Fox Group

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Stearns Super Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Farm House

Parker Homes

Photo of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Walls 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.