A bright and functional laundry room with a dark cast iron apron front sink, black hardware and slate herringbone floor.
Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Garden Party in the Laundry Room

Kim Dee Designs

Laundry Day has never been so exciting! Our client was looking to increase form and functionality in their laundry room, taking it from bare bones to a fully finished space, offering multiple organic and earthy inspired aesthetic moments to be used for styling her work as a gardening influencer as well as practical functionality, storage and organization at home. To optimize functionality while creating a beautiful and inspiring space, we added storage all around, including lower cabinets and open shelving and upper cabinets to the ceiling, a gorgeous new vintage inspired sink grounded with decorative tonal backsplash, additional lighting, butcher block counter(s), a shelf framing the washer/dryer, and a hanging bar for drying..

Rainbow Renovation

Agate Architecture, LLC

Custom dog shower in laundry room
Photo of a small country laundry room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

This Old House NEW

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Large traditional laundry cupboard in New York with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.

Serene Sanctuary

Renew Properties

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Makeover

Trim Tech Designs

This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.

Lakeside Newbuild Laundry Room

Jamie Nell Design

Building a 7,000-square-foot dream home is no small feat. This young family hired us to design all of the cabinetry and custom built-ins throughout the home, to provide a fun new color scheme, and to design a kitchen that was totally functional for their family and guests.

Laundry and Mudrooms

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George

DIY Blinds

Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.

Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight

Legacy Renovations LLC

Breathtaking new kitchen with complete redesign and custom finishes throughout entire home. Expanded footprint to introduce a new private owners entry with custom mud room and dedicated laundry room. One of our favorite spaces!

Whitewing Refresh

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Moroccan Fushion

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

8"x8" Porcelain Tile Floor by MSI - Kenzzi Zoudia
Design ideas for a country l-shaped laundry room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.

User

Photo Credit: N. Leonard
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey splashback, shiplap splashback and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Planked Wall Panelling and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.