Photo of a beach style laundry room in Other with shiplap splashback and planked wall panelling.

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Laundry Room

Grayscale Homes Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wood and planked wall panelling.

Wybel Lane

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Creighton Woods

Judith Balis Interiors

we used a warm sage green on the cabinets, warm wood on the floors and shelves, and black accents to give this laundry room casual sophistication.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley laundry room in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Photo of a modern galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Caryks Road

Pinnacle Custom Cabinet Design

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Cottage

Tanner Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ

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Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Cook Home

Reliance

Laundry room sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Upper Arlington Addition & Interior Renovation 20013

J.S. Brown & Co.

A new laundry nook was created adjacent to the powder room addition. A doorway opening was made to allow for a new closet to be built in above the existing basement stairs. Shiplap wainscot surrounds the space.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Laundry Room

Amy Cade Design

A complete redesign of laundry room, half bath and entry-way. My design included shiplapping walls, custom storage bench, work space above laundry, new door. I selected paint colors, light and bathroom fixtures and entryway furnishings.

Zapadniy, 700 m2

Nirenburg.Design

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ

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This laundry room serves many purposes. It's great for doing the wash but also serves as a place to take a little break and catch up on some reading. Plenty of natural light and soft colors make this laundry room a pleasing place to be. Photo Credit: Susan Debbe

Milano Bianco Lucido & Canyon Walnut, Remodel in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project: M1258 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Bianco Lucido Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shiplap Splashback and Planked Wall Panelling

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.