Mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Atherton Residence 2

Lexie Saine Design

Inspiration for a small country galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and wallpaper.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Clean and Simple

Madison Van Wylen

Large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

Laundry Room with Floral Wallcovering

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

An existing laundry area and an existing office, which had become a “catch all” space, were combined with the goal of creating a beautiful, functional, larger mudroom / laundry room! Several concepts were considered, but this design best met the client’s needs. Finishes and textures complete the design providing the room with warmth and character. The dark grey adds contrast to the natural wood-tile plank floor and coordinate with the wood shelves and bench. A beautiful semi-flush decorative ceiling light fixture with a gold finish was added to coordinate with the cabinet hardware and faucet. A simple square undulated backsplash tile and white countertop lighten the space. All were brought together with a unifying wallcovering. The result is a bright, updated, beautiful and spacious room that is inviting and extremely functional.

Brookfield Prairie Home

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The high functioning laundry room has open shelving for baskets and a wood folding counter over the washer and dryer. The pretty factor comes from the wallpaper and floating wood shelf for display. There is full closet backed up to this built in wall of storage that doubles the hiding areas so that this central laundry can look tidy even on laundry day!

California Contemporary New Build in Campbell

Memmo Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Sink

Happy House Interiors, llc.

Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, wood and wallpaper.

Fun and playful basement renovation, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, pink walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Large transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and wallpaper.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and wallpaper.

Transitional Elegant Laundry Room

Villa West Designs

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Large laundry room with is convenient to the mud room and garage.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Modern Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room

New Home Old Soul

A custom built farmhouse laundry room features modern and traditional design elements.
This is an example of a country laundry room in DC Metro with wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and wallpaper.

Island inspiration

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Reimagined

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Blue Skies

April Balliette

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wallpaper

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.