Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Norwood Cottage

iHome Prestige Luxury Inc

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and panelled walls.

Hair Studio

Eden House Interiors

Salon refurbishment - Washroom artwork adds to the industrial loft feel with the textural cladding.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, black benchtop and panelled walls.

Steamboat Springs Timber Frame

Mountain Life and Home of Colorado

This is an example of a small country single-wall utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Basement Finishing

iHome Prestige Luxury Inc

basement finishing
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Hair Studio

Eden House Interiors

Salon refurbishment - Storage with purpose and fan to keep workers and clients cool,
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped utility room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, panelled walls, an utility sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and Panelled Walls

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.