Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Doolittle Design Co.

Laundry room storage with stainless steel utility sink.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the stacked washer and dryer.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Mariposa

Sierra Pacific Windows

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

A compact Laundry with bespoke laundry cabinet with pull out laundry hamper for a small space.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped laundry room in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, painted wood floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Beautiful Custom Craftsman Ranch

Pistro Builders

Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery

Floorcraft

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, raised-panel cabinets and grey benchtop.

Nitchman mud/laundry room

TLC Design/Build LLC

JR Rhodenizer
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the washer and dryer.
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Laundry Room

Doolittle Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Blues

PKsurroundings

Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Redwood City Laundry Room

Doolittle Design Co.

Modern cabinetry for laundry room storage in a mid-century home.
Photo of a mid-sized modern laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

This Laundry Room and Guest Toilet is kept with the same color ways and finis hings to match the kitchen and new bathroom/en-suite. The Linen cupboard is shallow inside and backs onto the fridge. It also creates the depth required for the Washing machine depth. the tiles add a wow factor for this room.

Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery

Floorcraft

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Doolittle Design Co.

Laundry room storage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and grey benchtop.

Redwood City Laundry Room

Doolittle Design Co.

Modern cabinetry for laundry room storage in a mid-century home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Red Floor and Grey 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.