Photo of a traditional laundry room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Greek Revival Restoration

GULICK & Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Coppell

Integrated Home Improvement

The client was looking to change the laundry room to make it less crowded and more functional.
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Marietta Modern Farmhouse

Alan Clark Architects, LLC

Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a country laundry room in Atlanta with open cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Maida Vale Family Home Renovation

Catherine Wilman Interiors

Front entrance and utility room for the family home we renovated in Maida Vale, London. Photography: Alexander James
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an utility sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lofty Designs: Mudroom

Tamara Day Design

Laundry room in Kansas City with open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, marble floors and multi-coloured floor.

Mudroom, Pantry & Powder Room Combination

KannCept Design, Inc.

Nels Akerlund Photography LLC
Photo of a country laundry room in Chicago with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and a stacked washer and dryer.

Excelsior Lakeshore Living

AMEK Custom Builders

Function and good looks colorfully blend together in the combination laundry room/mudroom and the nearby pantry. Open shelving allows for quick access while pocket doors can easily close off the spaces before guests arrive. The laundry room/mudroom has a side entrance door for letting the dog out (and back in) and for handy access to an utility sink when needed after doing outdoor chores.

Laundry sink

Dwellings Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Orange County with blue cabinets, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, open cabinets, white walls and white floor.

Georgian Townhouse

Fable Interiors

Boot room with dark blue paneling and terracotta tiles.
Mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in West Midlands with open cabinets, blue cabinets and blue walls.

Jasmine Powder Room

House Meraki

Small powder room remodel. Added a small shower to existing powder room by taking space from the adjacent laundry area.
Small transitional laundry room in Denver with open cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, white floor and decorative wall panelling.

Walnut Grove | Multi-Room

DMJ

This pantry is located behind the kitchen and joins into the laundry room.
Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Lofty Designs: Mudroom

Tamara Day Design

Photo of an utility room in Kansas City with open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and multi-coloured floor.

Coppell

Integrated Home Improvement

The client was looking to change the laundry room to make it less crowded and more functional.
Small midcentury galley utility room in Dallas with open cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls and panelled walls.

Walnut Grove | Multi-Room

DMJ

This pantry is located behind the kitchen and joins the laundry room. This area in the entry of the pantry/laundry neatly hides an electrical unit.
Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Lofty Designs: Mudroom

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for an utility room in Kansas City with open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, marble floors and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Blue Cabinets

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.