Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Mud Room

Angela Reynolds Designs

Design ideas for an expansive tropical u-shaped utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen

Laura Medicus Interiors

This was a fun kitchen transformation to work on and one that was mainly about new finishes and new cabinetry. We kept almost all the major appliances where they were. We added beadboard, beams and new white oak floors for character.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

The Oscar Flores Modern Design

Lifestyle by Stadler

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, timber 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.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Large transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mud Room

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, planked wall panelling and an undermount sink.

Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors

Darci Reimund Designs

Large modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, vaulted 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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Planked 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.