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.

Laundry Room/Dog Wash

User

Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine

Casa Flores Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie

Destiny Homes

Eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, red walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

East Lake Addition

3D Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, orange walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Madison, WI Lake House

Mader Designs

This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Northside Chicago

Natalie Sheedy Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Chicago with orange walls.

KBK Interior Design Portfolio

KBK Interior Design

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

Timeless Traditional

REFINED LLC

Traditional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and red walls.

European Splendor Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, red walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Columbus with orange walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Addition in Loveland

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, orange walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Laundry and mudroom with washer and drier and another sink with counter space.
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall laundry room in Birmingham with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, red walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Ada Modern Prairie

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Splashback

Maurimosaic

Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.

Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

J. Larry Golfer Photography
Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Pelican Shores Lake Home #8

Copper Homes Limited

Shutter Avenue Photography
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition

Riverside Construction, LLC

Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Orange Walls and Red 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.