A perpendicular Charging Station with mail/paperwork slots, plenty of room for cell phones, I-Pods, I-Pads plus the children’s electronic gadgets, bins for paraphernalia and related attachments is a sure sign of this Century. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Knob Hill

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

KBK Interior Design Portfolio

KBK Interior Design

Traditional laundry room in New York with orange walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mud Room

Bouril Design Studio, LLC

This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography

Myrtle House

Regarding Design

Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Carpet Hut by McDrake

This is an example of a large single-wall utility room in Orange County with vinyl floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room with Class

User

A stacked washer/dryer comes alive with the addition of contemporary and functional components
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and orange walls.

Wateka

Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC

Terri Glanger Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Washington

Van Note Renovations

Meg Oliver Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Vinyl Flooring

Coles Fine Flooring

Armstrong vinyl flooring is a great choice for hard-working rooms like laundry and mud rooms.
Photo of a large country dedicated laundry room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Shelving

Jh Strain Carpentry LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Sunflower House

Pam Voth Photography

Photo by Pam Voth Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Lively Laundry

Shannon Allen Design

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Floor Decorators Carpet One

Mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Winhurst - Low Country Lakefront

Visbeen Architects

Inspired by the East Coast’s 19th-century Shingle Style homes, this updated waterfront residence boasts a friendly front porch as well as a dramatic, gabled roofline. Oval windows add nautical flair while a weathervane-topped cupola and carriage-style garage doors add character. Inside, an expansive first floor great room opens to a large kitchen and pergola-covered porch. The main level also features a dining room, master bedroom, home management center, mud room and den; the upstairs includes four family bedrooms and a large bonus room.

Modified Jonathan I/ Kelsie Floor Plan In Ashwood Creek Community

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

O'Connor Home Design

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, orange walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and wallpaper.

Other Projects

Tile With Style

Inspiration for a laundry room in St Louis with orange walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry

Closet Organizing Systems

Removing a closet to enlarge the space and moving the Washer and Dryer (now Stackables) helped to provide more useable space. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Orange Walls and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.