Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and white benchtop.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

terracotta floors, minty gray cabinets and gold fixtures
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Edgewood Hall

Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC

Photo of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry, Mudroom, Office

Winterthur Design Associates

Multipurpose Room in a small house Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Expansive traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Crafted Comfort

Amrami Design + Build

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

TMR Residence

Unique Home Solutions Inc.

This is one of the first occupied properties I have put on Houzz.com. I added a lot of accessories including mirrors, art, area rugs,, lighting and small accent furniture. The owners had a really high offer within a few days of listing it at $1.6 million. If you are thinking about listing your house, give us a call for a consultation. We have been working with home owners, realtors, investors and house 'flippers' since 2006. Call 514-222-5553.

Laundry Reno

Kitchen Shack

This timber laminate benchtop is gorgeous teamed with white cabinetry.
Mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New Old House

Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.

Sage green beadboard with a ledge molding designed with a place for hooks to hang clothing is decorative as well as functional. Cabinetry is also Sage Green and the design includes space for folding and a sewing desk. The floor tile is ceramic in a terra cotta style.

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.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

DreamDesign®46: Queen's Harbour Waterfront

Starr Custom Homes

This 4150 SF waterfront home in Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club is built for entertaining. It features a large beamed great room with fireplace and built-ins, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with wet bar and working pantry, and a private study for those work-at-home days. A large first floor master suite features water views and a beautiful marble tile bath. The home is an entertainer's dream with large lanai, outdoor kitchen, pool, boat dock, upstairs game room with another wet bar and a balcony to take in those views. Four additional bedrooms including a first floor guest suite round out the home.

Argonne Dr

Virtual Studio Innovations

Design ideas for a large contemporary dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photo of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Bohemian family laundry room

Lauren Pennisi Interiors

Who says doing laundry can't be fun?
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and brown benchtop.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and green benchtop.

Crafted Farmhouse

Collective Design + Build

Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room

burlanes interiors

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors 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.