Photo of a transitional laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

SW Modern - Laundry Room

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

Large modern single-wall utility room in Miami with a stacked washer and dryer, white walls, grey floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, window splashback, ceramic floors, recessed and wallpaper.

Santa Monica Garden House

SoCal Contractor

This bright, sunny and open laundry room is clean and modern with wood planking backsplash, solid surface clean white countertops, maple cabinets with contrasting handles and coastal accent baskets and rugs.

CHERRYWOOD

ROI Proportunities, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, brown splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lake Murray Laundry

Lashane Construction and Design, LLC

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sth Coogee Beachhouse

Victoria Waters Design Pty Ltd

Laundry room and Butler's Pantry at @sthcoogeebeachhouse
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Lesesne Street 3

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Tech Lighting, Quartzite countertop, LG Styler Steam Unit, York Wallcoverings
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, window splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ

User

This laundry room serves many purposes. It's great for doing the wash but also serves as a place to take a little break and catch up on some reading. Plenty of natural light and soft colors make this laundry room a pleasing place to be. Photo Credit: Susan Debbe

Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

One word - awkward. This room has 2 angled walls and needed to hold a freezer, washer & dryer plus storage and dog space/crate. We stacked the washer & dryer and used open shelving with baskets to help the space feel less crowded. The glass entry door with the decal adds a touch of fun!

Lake House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Beautiful laundry room containing hand crafted cabinets with a white finish.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Caryks Road

Pinnacle Custom Cabinet Design

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Kitchen/Laundry Room, Outdoor Kitchen, and Master Bath Remodel

CAGE Design Build

Laundry room remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just white, white and gray quartzite countertop, Morgan Hill, CA | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Whole home addition & remodel M

Meyer Brothers and Sons, design | build | remodel

Large country galley utility room in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ

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Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Modern country-style utility

Lima Kitchens

A beautiful modern-country style utility/boot room, making use of the large space to obtain plenty of storage while including traditional features such as chunky oak shelving, tongue and groove panelling and in-frame style drawers.

Laundry with Gold Hardware on Navy Cabinets

DK Homes

This stand-alone condominium blends traditional styles with modern farmhouse exterior features. Blurring the lines between condominium and home, the details are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with white horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.

Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.

Modern Farmhouse with Golf Simulator

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room With Front Load Maytag, farmhouse sink, and AntiMicrobial Fan/Light

Village Home Stores

Antimicrobial light tech + a dependable front-load Maytag laundry pair work overtime in this Quad Cities area laundry room remodeled by Village Home Stores. Ivory painted Koch cabinets in the Prairie door and wood look Formica counters with an apron sink featured with painted farmhouse Morella tiles from Glazzio's Vincenza Royale series.

Laundry Room & Mudroom

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Arts and crafts single-wall laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, blue walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Window Splashback and Shiplap Splashback

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.