Design ideas for a small laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

Clean white shiplap, a vintage style porcelain hanging utility sink and simple open furnishings make make laundry time enjoyable. An adjacent two door closet houses all the clutter of cleaning supplies and keeps them out of sight. An antique giant clothespin hangs on the wall, an iron rod allows for hanging clothes to dry with the fresh air from three awning style windows.

Posthill

Stephanie Brown Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Vancouver with an utility sink, white walls, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

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!

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.

Gernert Home

WYC Designs

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

Design ideas for 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.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white 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.

Parry Street

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)

Design First Builders

What stands out most in this space is the gray hexagon floor! With white accents tieing in the rest of the home; the floor creates an excitement all it's own. The adjacent hall works as a custom built boot bench mudroom w/ shiplap backing & a wood stained top.

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.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
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.

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.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Estes Park Avenue

Inside Stories

Light blue farmhouse sink laundry room with unique tile floor.
Design ideas for a small transitional laundry cupboard in Denver with a farmhouse sink, blue walls, ceramic floors, black 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.

Mud Room & Laundry

Arch Studio, Inc.

Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.