Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry After

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Modern, Sleek Kitchen

Bredernitz Professional Services

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Hillcrest Project

Neilson & Roy Luxury Home Builder

Country laundry room with a butchertop counter for folding and crema marfil countertop around sink.
Small country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series

Yankee Barn Homes

The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Mudroom/Laundry Room Chris Foster Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mesa Makeover

Valiant Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Electrolux Lookbook

User

Electrolux appliances are developed in close collaboration with professional chefs and can be found in many Michelin-star restaurants across Europe and North America. Our laundry products are also trusted by the world finest hotels and healthcare facilities, where clean is paramount.

Laundry Room Half Bath

Pmade inc

This is an example of a small modern galley utility room in Denver with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, blue walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Rio Rancho Custom Home Build

Sun Valley Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF

Justin Doyle Homes

This crisp and clean laundry room makes even the dingiest chore a fun one! Shiplap, open shelving, white quartz and plenty of daylight makes this into the cleanest room in the house.

30 - Park City, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

This is an example of a large country dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Remodel Before & After

O'Neil Interiors

Laundry room after (photo credit: O'Neil Interiors)
Inspiration for a small u-shaped utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Turner Residence

Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large tropical l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

Tucked between the Main House and the Guest Addition is the new Laundry Room. The travertine floor tile continues from the original Kitchen into the Laundry Room.

Wayne, IL

LDC Homes

After Remodel
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Saline Home Renovation

Bredernitz Professional Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Laundry and Sewing room

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This is an example of a small single-wall utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Willoughby 1

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

This is an example of a small single-wall utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Eichler Laundry Room

Kyle Chesser

photos by Kyle Chesser, Hands On Studio
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Flooring Factories Outlets

Large country single-wall laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Travertine 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.