For this home in the Canberra suburb of Forde, Studio Black Interiors gave the laundry an interior design makeover. Studio Black was responsible for re-designing the laundry and selecting the finishes and fixtures to make the laundry feel more modern and practical for this family home. Photography by Hcreations.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Rouse St, Port Melbourne

M.J.Harris Group

The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.

YORK RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured 'white matte' cabinetry - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss rectangle tiled, laid vertically - LO & CO handles - Recessed LED lighting - Feature timber grain cupboard for laundry baskets - Custom laundry chute - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Eliza House

WALA

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Franklin

JMH Designs

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

South Shore

Pinney Designs

Design ideas for a beach style dedicated laundry room in Boston with white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room

Decorlift Design Co

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Neal

Planning and Building, Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Stunning transitional modern laundry room remodel with new slate herringbone floor, white locker built-ins with characters of leather, and pops of black.

Class Romantic Ranch

KBG Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Estate Lane

Golden Builders Group, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

A clean and efficiently planned laundry room on a second floor with 2 side by side washers and 2 side by side dryers. White built in cabinetry with walls covered in gray glass subway tiles. Peter Rymwid Photography

Twin Hollows

Remedy Design Firm

Photo of a transitional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

In Keeping With Tradition

Meadowlark Design+Build

This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

2 Story Home Addition - Kitchen - Mudroom - Laundry Room - Porch - Master Suite

The Cleary Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Chestnut Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Photography: Ben Gebo
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Milton - Addition

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, Inc

PhotoSynthesis Studio
Photo of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets 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.