Photo of a mid-sized country utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, travertine floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Turner Residence

Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large tropical l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Who says a laundry room can't be beautiful? Driftwood gray stain on Knotty Alder cabinets. The high capacity washer & dryer is surrounded by box columns and 40" high stone countertop.

2015 photos, Marble in the Laundry Room, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

I think this may be the fanciest laundry room we have done yet. Knotty cherry cabinets, high vaulted ceilings, thick limestone counters and a fountain for a faucet! Goodness! Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven's Edgemont

Hualalai Resort

Blue Phoenix Construction

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls and travertine floors.

Chicago- Custom Home

Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls and travertine floors.

Laundry Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a galley laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Garcia Residence, Oakland Hills, CA

Komorous Towey Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rosecrest - Herriman, Utah - Maria Variant

Gordon Milar Construction

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow walls and travertine floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Yellow Walls and Travertine 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.