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.

Laundry - Alexander Street, Manly

Bathrooms By Oldham

We were engaged to redesign and create a modern, light filled ensuite and main bathroom incorporating a laundry. All spaces had to include functionality and plenty of storage . This has been achieved by using grey/beige large format tiles for the floor and walls creating light and a sense of space. Timber and brushed nickel tapware add further warmth to the scheme and a stunning subway vertical feature wall in blue/green adds interest and depth. Our client was thrilled with her new bathrooms and laundry.

Picturesque Princess Anne

12/12 Architects & Planners

2-story addition to this historic 1894 Princess Anne Victorian. Family room, new full bath, relocated half bath, expanded kitchen and dining room, with Laundry, Master closet and bathroom above. Wrap-around porch with gazebo. Photos by 12/12 Architects and Robert McKendrick Photography.

Muswell Hill N10

Anderson Design Solutions

Mid-sized traditional utility room in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, terra-cotta floors, red floor and vaulted.

Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection in Scandinavian Customer Space | CA

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Austin St

Allegiance Construction & Development, LLC

Photo of a small traditional galley laundry cupboard in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and vaulted.

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.

Alexander Street, Manly

Bathrooms By Oldham

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Vaulted

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.