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.

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.

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.

Custom Cabinetry 882

Kitchen Appeal

Design ideas for 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.

18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse

Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors

Galley Style Laundry Room with ceiling mounted clothes airer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley laundry cupboard in West Midlands with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Courtier Collection | Camarilla Oak | Danville, IN

Hallmark Floors

Camarilla Oak – The Courtier Waterproof Collection combines the beauty of real hardwood with the durability and functionality of rigid flooring. This innovative type of flooring perfectly replicates both reclaimed and contemporary hardwood floors, while being completely waterproof, durable and easy to clean.

Laundry

Bosanac Builders

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, carpet, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Mountain Brook Garage Conversion

DF Hughes design | build

Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

ハセハウス

宇治川大園建築設計事務所

Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Kyoto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink walls, linoleum floors, an integrated washer and dryer, pink floor, pink benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

ハセハウス

宇治川大園建築設計事務所

Inspiration for a small contemporary utility room in Kyoto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink walls, linoleum floors, an integrated washer and dryer, pink floor, pink benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
Design ideas for 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.

18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse

Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors

Galley Style Laundry Room with ceiling mounted clothes airer.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley laundry cupboard in West Midlands with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Mountain Brook Garage Conversion

DF Hughes design | build

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

This is an example 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.

Custom Cabinetry 882

Kitchen Appeal

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.

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.

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.

Custom Cabinetry 882

Kitchen Appeal

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Vaulted 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.