Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington

A reorganised laundry space, with a dedicated spot for all the essentials.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kincumber House

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Peachwood House

Demardi.

Laundry. Elegant simplicity, dominated by spaciousness, ample natural lighting, simple & functional layout with restrained fixtures, ambient wall lighting, and refined material palette.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

5280 Magazine Fall 2016 Feature

Oliver Designs

A cluttered suburban laundry room gets a makeover—cubbies and dog-wash station included. Photography by S. Brenner
This is an example of a country l-shaped laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Oakland Ave

EuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry

Transitional dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Traditional Laundry Room

Large traditional utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and beige floor.

DSSecretClient

Amy Storm & Company

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Whitewing

AFT Construction

High Res Media
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Decatur Basement

Construction Ahead

Nelson Salivia
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial laundry room in Atlanta with white walls, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL

M House Development

This is an example of a country utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and beige floor.

CARLES DRIVE

User

Glen Doone Photography
Small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, ceramic floors and shaker cabinets.

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.

Port Margate

Blackband Design

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Nudging Near Net Zero

Meadowlark Design+Build

A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Modern Laundry Room

Monarch Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mountain Dutch Project

The Fox Group

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige Floor and White Floor

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.