Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Armstrong

Designer Floors by Nickel Tile

Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Custom Laundry Room

Stone Logic

Walls - White Subway Tile Tops - Basaltina
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and slate floors.

Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond

MGM Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, slate floors and brown floor.

Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska

PB Kitchen Design

Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hyalite View Residence

Constructive Solutions, Inc.

Photo by Mike Wiseman
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Showplace Home Product Gallery

Custom Kitchen Designs LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Complete Home Renovation

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Addington - Transitional Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

The best of the present and past merge in this distinctive new design inspired by two classic all-American architectural styles. The roomy main floor includes a spacious living room, well-planned kitchen and dining area, large (15- by 15-foot) library and a handy mud room perfect for family living. Upstairs three family bedrooms await. The lower level features a family room, large home theater, billiards area and an exercise room.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry room

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Photo of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Hidden Hills View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Madeline Harper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

New York Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This laundry room is filled with custom cabinetry. The washer and dryer are raised above the floor for easy access and to allow room for laundry baskets below. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Upper NW Hills

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry room renovation

TR Design-Build Firm

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in New York with white cabinets, slate floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Technicolor Farmhouse

Rock House Design

Small country single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and black floor.

Cliffside

Inside Stories

A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Complete Kitchen Remodel- Sherman Oaks

MY Home Builders Inc.

Inside of laundry room with honeycomb flooring tile, and sliding wooden barn door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Plywood Floors and Slate Floors

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.