Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley laundry room in Charlotte with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Laundry

Jeff James

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wallpapered Laundry

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Kathryn Russell
Mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Recessed Square Distressed Pine Cabinetry with a ''Nut Brown'' Finish

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Brookhaven I, Andover recessed square door style in distressed pine with a ''Nut Brown'' finish. Caesar Stone's "Jerusalem Sand" honed granite with an eased edge at perimeter.

Westlake Glass House

Olson Defendorf Custom Homes

Photo of a laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, red walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Stillwater Cabin

EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders

Inspiration for a country single-wall laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Upstate Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Laundry Room

Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)

Small contemporary dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, red walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Westchester - Lakefront Dutch Colonial

Visbeen Architects

This dramatic design takes its inspiration from the past but retains the best of the present. Exterior highlights include an unusual third-floor cupola that offers birds-eye views of the surrounding countryside, charming cameo windows near the entry, a curving hipped roof and a roomy three-car garage. Inside, an open-plan kitchen with a cozy window seat features an informal eating area. The nearby formal dining room is oval-shaped and open to the second floor, making it ideal for entertaining. The adjacent living room features a large fireplace, a raised ceiling and French doors that open onto a spacious L-shaped patio, blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. Informal, family-friendly spaces abound, including a home management center and a nearby mudroom. Private spaces can also be found, including the large second-floor master bedroom, which includes a tower sitting area and roomy his and her closets. Also located on the second floor is family bedroom, guest suite and loft open to the third floor. The lower level features a family laundry and craft area, a home theater, exercise room and an additional guest bedroom.

Timeless Traditional

REFINED LLC

Traditional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and red walls.

Kitchen, Mudroom, Fireplace Remodel

Washa Remodeling & Design

After
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, red walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

holt drive

Katherine Connell Interior Design

Jim Sink
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Laundry and mudroom with washer and drier and another sink with counter space.
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall laundry room in Birmingham with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, red walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Classical and Colorful Home

Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

Photography by Emily Followill - colorful colorful accents grey cabinets modern farmhouse pink Wallpaper modern laundry room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red walls.

Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie

Destiny Homes

Eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, red walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Abeln

Stonehearth Remodeling

Mark Wingert
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

William T Baker Houses

William T Baker

James Lockhart photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, red walls, limestone floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry After

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

Paige Green
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Dora Whitley Farmhouse

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, red walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Cubbies

Alair Homes Dallas

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, red walls and ceramic floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Red Walls and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.