Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

1917 Farmhouse in Capay, CA

Lori K Design Studio

Custom Modern Laundry Room

John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim

Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Large modern laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber, planked wall panelling and shaker cabinets.

Coburg Farmhouse Remodel

Arbor South Architecture

Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart

Studio Design Elements

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Vintage Colonial Laundry Room in New England

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

We Feng Shui'ed and designed this adorable vintage laundry room in a 1930s Colonial in Winchester, MA. The shiplap, vintage laundry sink and brick floor feel "New Englandy", but in a fresh way.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a 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.

Hilltop House

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

This custom home, sitting above the City within the hills of Corvallis, was carefully crafted with attention to the smallest detail. The homeowners came to us with a vision of their dream home, and it was all hands on deck between the G. Christianson team and our Subcontractors to create this masterpiece! Each room has a theme that is unique and complementary to the essence of the home, highlighted in the Swamp Bathroom and the Dogwood Bathroom. The home features a thoughtful mix of materials, using stained glass, tile, art, wood, and color to create an ambiance that welcomes both the owners and visitors with warmth. This home is perfect for these homeowners, and fits right in with the nature surrounding the home!

浦賀の住宅

note architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Garden Party in the Laundry Room

Kim Dee Designs

Cabinet, Butcher Block Counter, Open Shelf Styling, Shiplap, and Pegboard
This is an example of a small transitional laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls and planked wall panelling.

Country Farm Home #2

Robbins Contracting

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, planked wall panelling, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Hunter Custom Home

SkyTop Homes

Large country utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, brown benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

The "Magnolia" House

Anthony West

Taking out the left side closet doors and replacing with floating shelves completely opened up the mudroom space and gave us the farmhouse feels we were looking for. We also did a shiplap accent wall as well. The upper cabinets on the right side are original and we were able to preserve those and paint "chelsea grey". Finally, the slate black tile we used on the floor makes the space pop.

Дом с потайной лестницей

goro_da

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Indian Wells

Michele McIntyre Design

Modern Laundry room with multiple machines for this active family. A home where generations gather for laughs, love and some desert pool fun!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Beverly Model Home | Cornelius, NC

JPOrleans Charlotte

A mudroom and laundry room in Charlotte with built-in storage.
Photo of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charlotte with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Custom Cabinetry 882

Kitchen Appeal

Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, vaulted 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.