Few people love the chore of doing laundry but having a pretty room to do it in certainly helps. A face-lift was all this space needed — newly painted taupe cabinets, an antiqued mirror light fixture and shimmery wallpaper brighten the room and bounce around the light.

Grovepoint

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls and travertine floors.

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.

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.

Happy Palisades Traditional

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured walls.

NC Home

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

www.timelessmemoriesstudio.com
Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Bilbao with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and wallpaper.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

California Mediterranean Estate Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

White custom cabinetry gives the space a fresh look while the library style ladder provides access to the upper storage space. Photo by: Scott Van Dyke

French Country Renovation

Alto Design

Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Smart House

ForTech Solutions

Photo of a mediterranean dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition

MainStreet Design Build

On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography

Washing Room

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Autumwood Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Elegance

AVID Associates LLC

A beautiful and elegant laundry room features patterned limestone floors imported from France, an apron wash sink with polished nickel bridge faucet, and a Robin's Egg Blue and cream wallpaper. The chandelier creates the finishing whimsical touch. Interior Architecture & Design: AVID Associates Contractor: Mark Smith Custom Homes Photo Credit: Dan Piassick

White Laundry Room

The Cleary Company

Large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Multi-coloured Walls

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.