Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, travertine floors and beige floor.

Pleasant View Laundry Room Refresh

The Expert Touch Interiors

Small transitional galley laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Wickham Bishops Utility

Gary Hughes Interiors

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Essex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pecan Plantation Premier Home

Premier Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

San Salvador Project

KSDesigns LLC

This Spanish influenced Modern Farmhouse style Kitchen incorporates a variety of textures and finishes to create a calming and functional space to entertain a houseful of guests. The extra large island is in an historic Sherwin Williams green with banquette seating at the end. It provides ample storage and countertop space to prep food and hang around with family. The surrounding wall cabinets are a shade of white that gives contrast to the walls while maintaining a bright and airy feel to the space. Matte black hardware is used on all of the cabinetry to give a cohesive feel. The countertop is a Cambria quartz with grey veining that adds visual interest and warmth to the kitchen that plays well with the white washed brick backsplash. The brick backsplash gives an authentic feel to the room and is the perfect compliment to the deco tile behind the range. The pendant lighting over the island and wall sconce over the kitchen sink add a personal touch and finish while the use of glass globes keeps them from interfering with the open feel of the space and allows the chandelier over the dining table to be the focal lighting fixture.

Tuscan Towne Lake Showcase

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Rooms

MK Remodeling & Design

Shane Baker Studios SOLLiD Value Series - Cambria Linen Cabinets Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources - Bremen 1 Hardware
This is an example of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed windows, and distressed wood folding table.

Louis Laundry Room

Alair Homes Plano

This couple moved to Plano to be closer to their kids and grandchildren. When they purchased the home, they knew that the kitchen would have to be improved as they love to cook and gather as a family. The storage and prep space was not working for them and the old stove had to go! They loved the gas range that they had in their previous home and wanted to have that range again. We began this remodel by removing a wall in the butlers pantry to create a more open space. We tore out the old cabinets and soffit and replaced them with cherry Kraftmaid cabinets all the way to the ceiling. The cabinets were designed to house tons of deep drawers for ease of access and storage. We combined the once separated laundry and utility office space into one large laundry area with storage galore. Their new kitchen and laundry space is now super functional and blends with the adjacent family room. Photography by Versatile Imaging (Lauren Brown)

Kitchen Extension

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Utility Room + Shower, WC + Boiler Cupboard. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Photo of a large eclectic galley utility room in Kent with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

12' x 18' Kitchen in Upper West Side, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

The kitchen renovation included expanding the existing laundry cabinet by increasing the depth into an adjacent closet. This allowed for large capacity machines and additional space for stowing brooms and laundry items.

Torrant Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Adjustments.plist

Burge Builders, Inc

Removing base cabinet allowed space for a custom dog wash area
Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, travertine splashback, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Grange Park House

VORBILD Architecture

Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Sebastian

Remington Moulin Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sunset View - Cottage with Room to Grow

Vision Interiors

Packed with cottage attributes, Sunset View features an open floor plan without sacrificing intimate spaces. Detailed design elements and updated amenities add both warmth and character to this multi-seasonal, multi-level Shingle-style-inspired home. Columns, beams, half-walls and built-ins throughout add a sense of Old World craftsmanship. Opening to the kitchen and a double-sided fireplace, the dining room features a lounge area and a curved booth that seats up to eight at a time. When space is needed for a larger crowd, furniture in the sitting area can be traded for an expanded table and more chairs. On the other side of the fireplace, expansive lake views are the highlight of the hearth room, which features drop down steps for even more beautiful vistas. An unusual stair tower connects the home’s five levels. While spacious, each room was designed for maximum living in minimum space.

Luandry/Mudroom Renovation

Taryn DeVincent Interiors

Taryn DeVincent
Design ideas for a small country laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Fisher Residence

Kalu Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry and Powder Room Remodel-Ventoso

DeMarais Home Staging + Design

Remodeled laundry room to include powder bath using sliding glass barn doors and installed Travertine floor tile, custom shelving
Photo of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Albuquerque with beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Travertine Floors and Beige Floor

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.