California Closets
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Stanley Residence

Jennifer Langford AIA CNU PA

Mark Koper
Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Happy Palisades Traditional

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured walls.

Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013

Merzbau Design Collective

The laundry room is accessed through the office. Wall paint color: "Covington Blue" in office, "Fresh Grass" in laundry room, Benjamin Moore Photo by Whit Preston.

2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home

East Tennessee Builder

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey walls.

Beautiful Laundry spaces

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Turquoise Laundry Room

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, turquoise floor and blue walls.

Laundry/ Pantry

Katie Postel Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white splashback, shiplap splashback and wood walls.

Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder

Melton Design Build

Here the clients chose to add a pop of color with vibrant green laminate countertops. This laundry room features maple cabinets in pure white, front-loading washer and dryer, undermount stainless steel sink, and concrete flooring. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

Pinecrest

All About the Wow, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lyneham House

Light House Architecture & Science

Ben Wrigley
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

NWX Bend, Oregon

Curtis Homes

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home 2

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

East Malvern Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

Suzi Appel Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home 2

User

This is an example of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

The Grove Social

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern laundry cupboard in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry and Bike Room

Skyring Architects

Laundry and bike room opening out to the rear garden and back street. Custom stainless steel strip uplight. Photo: Lara Masselos
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Millcreek Residence

Upland Development, Inc.

Scot Zimmerman
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundries

The Kitchen Designer

Large laundry with timber look gloss laminate benchtop to match adjacent kitchen cabinets. Gloss laminate doors to cabinets. Glass splashback to match adjacent kitchen. Linen cupboard with laundry chute from upstairs childrens quarters. Drying cupboard under the stairs to the right of the linen cupboard/laundry chute.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Concrete Floors

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.