Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and purple benchtop.

Cambridge Basement Renovation

Kathy Marshall Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Boston with white cabinets, glass benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and turquoise benchtop.

Fulton

Interiors For Modern Living

Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
This is an example of a contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, turquoise benchtop and white walls.

Preston Model - Laundry Room Desk

Werner Homes

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Harrell Renovation 2011

Trey Cole Design & Construction

Trey Cole Design
Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Other with concrete floors and turquoise benchtop.

Cool Springs Reno

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry cupboard in Nashville with grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and turquoise benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse in Phoenix

Apollo Builders

This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Campbell Extension and Renovation

Build Professional

Laundry
Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and turquoise benchtop.

Brightwaters Boulevard Residence

Fraze Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and turquoise benchtop.

Eclectic Contemporary Remodel

Housewright Construction Inc.

Tim Peters Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, purple walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and purple benchtop.

Catalina Home Renovation

Earthway Enterprises, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, beige floor and turquoise benchtop.

Lakewood Ridge Cove - Belvedere

Integrity Builders

Integrity Builders / JPM Real Estate Photography /
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and turquoise benchtop.

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and purple benchtop.

Campbell Extension and Renovation

Build Professional

Laundry
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and turquoise benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse in Phoenix

Apollo Builders

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Purple Benchtop and Turquoise Benchtop

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.