The mud room and laundry room of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Orange County with green walls, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Custom Craftsman

Curtis Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

West Footscray

Lena Bruno

Styling & Photography by Marsha Golemac & Brooke Holm.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Woodstock Addition

McClure Construction, Inc.

Sliding Board and Batten Barn Style Door Board and Batten Cabinet Doors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Anker Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

This Laundry Room and Guest Toilet is kept with the same color ways and finis hings to match the kitchen and new bathroom/en-suite. The Linen cupboard is shallow inside and backs onto the fridge. It also creates the depth required for the Washing machine depth. the tiles add a wow factor for this room.

Laundry room

Heidi Welker Interiors

Latticework walls create an elegant yet durable design in a bathroom that also serves as a laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and green benchtop.

New

Bauman Custom Woodworking

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, white walls, painted wood floors and multi-coloured floor.

West Footscray

Lena Bruno

Styling & Photography by Marsha Golemac & Brooke Holm.
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

Anker Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

The House Designers

The laundry room of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389

Laundry room

Heidi Welker Interiors

Honed marble and unlacquered brass sink fittings take this laundry room from mundane to elegant.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and green benchtop.

New

Bauman Custom Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Painted Wood Floors

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.