Traditional laundry room with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Johns Creek Transformation

J. Henry Designs

Who wouldn't want to do laundry here. So much space. Butcher block countertop for folding clothes. The floor is luxury vinyl tile.
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood walls.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

Design ideas for a large country single-wall utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Elegance

Fautt Homes

Mud Room with dark gray bench and charging station. Barn door with an X to close to keep messes behind close doors.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cascade Renovation

DMB Interior Design-Build

Step into this beautiful Laundry Room & Mud Room, though this space is aesthetically stunning it functions on many levels. The space as a whole offers a spot for winter coats and muddy boots to come off and be hung up. The porcelain tile floors will have no problem holding up to winter salt. Mean while if the kids do come inside with wet cloths from the harsh Rochester, NY winters their hats can get hung right up on the laundry room hanging rob and snow damped cloths can go straight into the washer and dryer. Wash away stains in the Stainless Steel undermount sink. Once laundry is all said and done, you can do the folding right on the white Quartz counter. A spot was designated to store things for the family dog and a place for him to have his meals. The powder room completes the space by giving the family a spot to wash up before dinner at the porcelain pedestal sink and grab a fresh towel out of the custom built-in cabinetry.

Cascade Renovation

DMB Interior Design-Build

Complete Basement Renovation in Fells Point

Byrd Design and Build

Contemporary laundry cupboard in Baltimore with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Bailey Whole Home Renovation

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

Every detail, and every area of this home was important and got our full attention. The laundry room, nicer than some kitchens, features a wall of custom cabinets for ample storage, quartz countertops, bar sink and vintage vinyl flooring.

North London Family Home

Rial Build

Dark wood veneered storage/utility cupboards with intergrated LED lighting
Mid-sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Küche extra matt

Holz Total

Ulrike Harbach
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Dortmund with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Customized cabinetry is used in this drop zone area in the laundry/mudroom to accommodate a kimchi refrigerator. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall

User

Laundry room with accent wall made from reclaimed wood. and farmhouse pieces. We then painted a new color palette to blend with the accent wall. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, planked wall panelling, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

Redwoods Cottage

Lori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating

Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop, vaulted and wood walls.

Making this Home into a Retreat

R&J Painting LLC

Before Start of Services Prepared and Covered all Flooring, Furnishings and Logs Patched all Cracks, Nail Holes, Dents and Dings Lightly Pole Sanded Walls for a smooth finish Spot Primed all Patches Painted all Ceilings and Walls

Lavanderia en el Atico

Comodoos Interiores

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lavanderia en el Atico

Comodoos Interiores

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities

Village Home Stores

Bettendorf Iowa kitchen with design and materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes. Koch Classic cabinetry in the Savannah door and combination of light gray "Fog" and "Black" painted finish. Calacatta Laza quartz counters, Kitchen Aid appliances, Rain Forest vinyl plank flooring, and metallic backsplash tile also featured.

Bamboo Kitchen

Artisan Carpentry

Bamboo ply and white lacquer kitchen with stainless steel benchtop.
Photo of a large modern galley laundry room in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Metal Splashback and Timber 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.