Morgan Hill Kitchen and Laundry Room Addition

Kitchen Remodel featuring custom Cabinetry in Maple with white finish in shaker door style, white and gray quartzite countertop, stainless steel appliances, glass pendant lighting, recessed ceiling detail, | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Tailored Classic in La Costa

Lori Ramsay Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

St. Clair

Fredrick Dawson Design Consulting

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Rustic Barn Conversion

Studio Nest

Inspiration for a country galley laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Pine Valley

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

AG- Grace

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White

JD Kitchens

This Schuller Uni Gloss kitchen has a stunning white high gloss finish which contrasts beautifully against the black mirror infinity stone work surfaces. The handleless style is sleek and very contemporary.

Gold & White Laundry Room

Gina Paris Design

Laundry room renovation
This is an example of a small transitional galley laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation

TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Wellington with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, painted wood floors and black benchtop.

The Hideaway

St. Pierre Construction

Inviting laundry room with custom inset cabinetry, fun and bold wallpaper ceiling, natural quartzite countertops, farmhouse sink and brass fixtures.
Design ideas for a beach style laundry room in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and wallpaper.

Tuscany Way

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

Elegant traditional style home with some old world and Italian touches and materials and warm inviting tones.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Loblolly Pines Naturals and White Home

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous White kitchen featuring a hickory island with stunning quartzite.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Leura

Kitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens

This laundry runs directly next to the butlers pantry, and as it is finished in the same style, provides continuity to the space.
This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rustic Lindberg Custom Home

Narrow Gate Developments

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Dog Shower - Utility Room

Ramsey's

Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
Photo of a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rustic Barn Conversion

Studio Nest

This is an example of a country galley laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Pasadena Edward Killingsworth Home

Ritual House Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Newport Coast Custom

Bauer Design Group

This laundry is nicely sized with two front loading washer/dryers, ample custom cabinetry, a shoe closet with ventilation, and lockers/bench.
Large contemporary dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, stone slab splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback and Mirror Splashback

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.