Who says doing laundry can't be fun?
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and brown benchtop.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and green benchtop.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

Complete remodel and addition of 1000sq Tudor home in Altadena

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

An original 1930’s English Tudor with only 2 bedrooms and 1 bath spanning about 1730 sq.ft. was purchased by a family with 2 amazing young kids, we saw the potential of this property to become a wonderful nest for the family to grow. The plan was to reach a 2550 sq. ft. home with 4 bedroom and 4 baths spanning over 2 stories. With continuation of the exiting architectural style of the existing home. A large 1000sq. ft. addition was constructed at the back portion of the house to include the expended master bedroom and a second-floor guest suite with a large observation balcony overlooking the mountains of Angeles Forest. An L shape staircase leading to the upstairs creates a moment of modern art with an all white walls and ceilings of this vaulted space act as a picture frame for a tall window facing the northern mountains almost as a live landscape painting that changes throughout the different times of day. Tall high sloped roof created an amazing, vaulted space in the guest suite with 4 uniquely designed windows extruding out with separate gable roof above. The downstairs bedroom boasts 9’ ceilings, extremely tall windows to enjoy the greenery of the backyard, vertical wood paneling on the walls add a warmth that is not seen very often in today’s new build. The master bathroom has a showcase 42sq. walk-in shower with its own private south facing window to illuminate the space with natural morning light. A larger format wood siding was using for the vanity backsplash wall and a private water closet for privacy. In the interior reconfiguration and remodel portion of the project the area serving as a family room was transformed to an additional bedroom with a private bath, a laundry room and hallway. The old bathroom was divided with a wall and a pocket door into a powder room the leads to a tub room. The biggest change was the kitchen area, as befitting to the 1930’s the dining room, kitchen, utility room and laundry room were all compartmentalized and enclosed. We eliminated all these partitions and walls to create a large open kitchen area that is completely open to the vaulted dining room. This way the natural light the washes the kitchen in the morning and the rays of sun that hit the dining room in the afternoon can be shared by the two areas. The opening to the living room remained only at 8’ to keep a division of space.

Laundry room on 2nd floor

Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Winderemere Lake Davis

Beck Custom Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New Old House

Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.

Sage green beadboard with a ledge molding designed with a place for hooks to hang clothing is decorative as well as functional. Cabinetry is also Sage Green and the design includes space for folding and a sewing desk. The floor tile is ceramic in a terra cotta style.

"Glenmore" Keswick VA

Designs by Cheryl

These tall towering mud room cabinets open up this space to appear larger than it is. The rustic looking brick stone flooring makes this space. The built in bench area makes a nice sweet spot to take off your rainy books or yard shoes. The tall cabinets makes it great for all your storage needs.

Strathcona

JJ Interiors

Photo of a small country single-wall utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a stacked washer and dryer and orange floor.

Southwestern Inspired Kitchen, Laundry Room, & Office - envii Cabinetry

SOLLiD Cabinetry

PC: Shane Baker Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

3 Bagni, 1 piastrella, 3 colori

Marta Benet

In questo progetto d’interni situato a pochi metri dal mare abbiamo deciso di utilizzare uno stile mediterraneo contemporaneo attraverso la scelta di finiture artigianali come i pavimenti in terracotta o le piastrelle fatte a mano. L’uso di materiali naturali e prodotti artigianali si ripetono anche sul arredo scelto per questa casa come i mobili in legno, le decorazioni con oggetti tradizionali, le opere d’arte e le luminarie in ceramica, fatte ‘adhoc’ per questo progetto.

Classic Farmhouse

Chambers Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Scottsdale Laundry & Craft Room

California Closets of Tennessee

Thoughtful designs and details create multiple functional spaces that add purpose to a small room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Itty Bitty Laundry

Design

This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.

Modern Eclectic Family Home

BUILT Design Collective

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Rejuvenation lighting + cabinet hardware. Waterworks faucet. Tabarka tile flooring. Shaw farm sink. Custom alder wood countertops.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photo of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Expression IV Townhome

Look Master Builder

Mike Copeman Photography This compact laundry room has been fitted with ample storage and tile flooring.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Silver Charm

Kirby Walls Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

This utility room is a rather compact space but it has everything you would need in a utility; a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, and storage. It even has a dedicated space for a dog bed. The washing machine and tumble dryer are cleverly stacked in one tall cupboard, with the slim larder cupboard next to it hiding away an ironing board and brooms & mops. The cabinets are painted in Little Greene's Pompeian Ash and the handles are by Armac Martin.

Laundry Reno

Kitchen Shack

White and timber laundry creating a scandi feel. Even the family furry friend loves this space!
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Terra-cotta 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.