Adorable farmhouse laundry room with shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash. The wallpaper wall adds color and fun to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

486 Plantation Club Villas

Carey North Designs

Photo of a small beach style single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Colorful Cape Cod Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Morningside Heights Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations

Star Renovations NY

Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Forde II Renovation

Studio Black Interiors

This family home located in the Canberra suburb of Forde has been renovated. The brief for this home was contemporary Hamptons with a focus on detailed joinery, patterned tiles and a dark navy, white and soft grey palette. Hard finishes include Australian blackbutt timber, New Zealand wool carpet, brushed nickel fixtures, stone benchtops and accents of French navy for the joinery, tiles and interior walls. Interior design by Studio Black Interiors. Renovation by CJC Constructions. Photography by Hcreations.

Craftsman

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Laundry built-in with hamper storage under concrete counters.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry

The Tuckerman Home Group

Large eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Columbus with white splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Sunny Laundry Room

Innovatus Design

Laundry doesn't have to feel like a chore in this fun and fresh laundry room! Blue accents are a common theme throughout this home. It made sense to intentionally place blue cabinetry where we were able. The laundry room was the perfect space for this geometric tile and blue cabinets.

Laundry Room

Build Rite Construction LLC

Inspiration for a laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Build Rite Construction LLC

Design ideas for a laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Splashback and Yellow Walls

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.