Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with grey walls, brick floors, red floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. The laundry room has a fabulous white enamel and iron trough sink with double goose neck faucets - ideal for scrubbing dirty farmer's clothing. The cabinet and shelving were custom made using the reclaimed wood from the farm. A quartz counter for folding laundry is set above the washer and dryer. A ribbed glass panel was installed in the door to the laundry room, which was retrieved from a wood pile, so that the light from the room's window would flow through to the dressing room and vestibule, while still providing privacy between the spaces. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Farmhouse Laundry Room

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spanish Colonial

LaBlonde Development

Steven Thompson
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

After the fire

KMH Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Meyer Kitchen

Legacy Custom Renovations

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Small modern single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Rustic Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo

The stained knotty alder cabinets add a balance of rustic beauty and functional storage to this laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

North San Antonio Kitchen & Laundry Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

Matthew Niemann Photography
Photo of a transitional galley laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Vintage laundry room

Joie De Vie Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

N. Fieldgate Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brick floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Texas Southern Charm

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography
Large country galley utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2021 Fort White Custom Home

Robinson Renovation & Custom Homes, Inc.

Laundry Room with a Sink and Fridge. All white Cabinets and Stainless Steel Fridge.
Design ideas for a small utility room with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

19th Century Addition and Remodel - Laundry Room

Solid Rock Custom Homes

This over 100 year old home has some great features that the homeowner wanted to keep and improve on to keep the feel of the 1899 home, but still modernize it to today's comforts. A 600 square foot addition was added to the back of the home, enlarging the kitchen and master suite. This mud room connects to the kitchen and breakfast nook via French Doors and has a great herringbone pattern in its brick floor.

Laundry Room

Interior Enhancements

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse

First Choice Custom Builders

Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Southern Traditional Brick Two Story

Wyrick Residential Design

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Chenal Valley - Sologne

Parkinson Building Group

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Rustic Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo

These new stainless steel front load washer/dryer set paired with the stained wood cabinetry carry the beauty of the kitchen into this adjacent laundry room.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Brick 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.