Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Open Plan Country Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Beautiful blue bespoke utility room
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white walls, red floor and brown benchtop.

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Hunter Custom Home

SkyTop Homes

Large country utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, brown benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Party of Five

Hi-Luxe Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Vintage laundry room

Joie De Vie Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Bavarian Castle

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick floors, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and blue benchtop.

Windsong

Studio McGee

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Georgian Townhouse

Fable Interiors

Dark blue utility room with terracotta floor tiles and wooden worktop. Copper sink and taps.
Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped laundry cupboard in West Midlands with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a stacked washer and dryer and red floor.

Duddleswell Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

A compact utility, laundry and boot room featuring a hidden wc behind the curtain. Project carried out for the attached cottage to Duddleswell Tea rooms, Ashdown Forest.

Duddleswell Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

A compact utility, laundry and boot room featuring a hidden wc behind the curtain. Project carried out for the attached cottage to Duddleswell Tea rooms, Ashdown Forest.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Party of Five

Hi-Luxe Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Windsong

Studio McGee

Photo of a mid-sized beach style dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Duddleswell Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

A compact utility, laundry and boot room featuring a hidden wc behind the curtain. Project carried out for the attached cottage to Duddleswell Tea rooms, Ashdown Forest.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Red 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.