Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, blue walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

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.

The Elevated Cottage

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Storybook Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Front-loading Appliances, laundry room side Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

Off the Office, Foyer, and Kitchen is a multi-purpose Workroom. Everything happens here as it functions as a Mudroom, Laundry Room, Pantry, Craft Area and provides tons of extra storage. Shoes and kits things are stored in the old school general store wire front drawers.

Athens Farmhouse

M. Barnes & Co

Danny Piassick
Photo of a country laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Open Plan Country Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Beautiful blue bespoke utility room
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white walls, red floor and brown benchtop.

Southern Traditional Brick Two Story

Wyrick Residential Design

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.

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.

Laundry/Mudroom Organization

Room Redefined

Even the pet supplies have an easy-to-access "home" in the turn-table on the counter. Lucky dog! Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!

Itty Bitty Laundry

Design

This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.

Longstreet

New River Building Co.

Family oriented farmhouse with board and batten siding, shaker style cabinetry, brick accents, and hardwood floors. Separate entrance from garage leading to a functional, one-bedroom in-law suite.

Sonoran Desert

Janet Brooks Design

This laundry room serves multiple uses, including designated drawers and plenty of counters for crafts and wrapping projects, and a walk out to an outdoor potting area with a custom zinc top. Photography: Pam Singleton

Helena 1

Tim Barber Architects

See if you can figure out which is the new wing? Karyn Millet Photography
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Laundry Blues

PKsurroundings

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.

Springfield Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and black benchtop.

The Little Park

User

Large country l-shaped utility room in Denver with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and shaker cabinets.

Traditional laundry room in Minneapolis with red floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Red Floor

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.