This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.

Laundry

Papallo Kitchens

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Home Remodel I Waterford

Rigsby Group, Inc.

This window was added to bring more sunlight and scenery from the wooded lot
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Chicago with brown cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls and grey floor.

Ski Ridge TImber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Laundry room, side by side washer dryer
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

Photo of a small country galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

Papallo Kitchens

Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

Papallo Kitchens

This is an example of a small modern single-wall laundry room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and brown cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Subway Tile 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.