Photo of a small galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Closets

Closets of Virginia

Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry

GMI Design Group

This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.

Main Line Beauty

Norman Kohl Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and yellow walls.

VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON

d2 interieurs

JANE BEILES
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and yellow walls.

Laundry Room

Timeline Design + Build

Finger Photography
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Classic Georgian Home

Gordon Gibson Construction

Erhard Pfeiffer
Photo of an expansive traditional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Gales Carpet One Floor and Home

Design ideas for a large transitional laundry room in Other with yellow walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Armstrong

Outlook Flooring

Photo of a large traditional laundry room in Charlotte with yellow walls and porcelain floors.

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.

"Fun"ctional Laundry Room

JBR Designs

We put the FUN in FUNCTIONAL! This small but funtional laundry room offers open and closed storage space, a hanging bar, hooks, space for a portable laundry hampers and a space to hang your ironing board! All in a 5'x7' space!

Creating Open Concept Living

Amsted Design-Build

Clever interior design and impeccable craftsmanship were integral to this project, as we added a 10x10 addition to square up the back of the home, and turned a series of divided spaces into an open-concept plan. The homeowners wanted a big kitchen with an island large enough for their entire family, and an adjacent informal space to encourage time spent together. Custom built-ins help keep their TV, desk, and large book and game collections tidy. Upstairs, we reorganized the second and third stories to add privacy for the parents and independence for their growing kids. The new third floor master bedroom includes an ensuite and reading corner. The three kids now have their bedrooms together on the second floor, with an updated bathroom and a “secret” passageway between their closets! Gordon King Photography

Northern Virginia Indoor and Outdoor Renovation

John F. Heltzel AIA, PC Architects

Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

BC&N Carpet

Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, a stacked washer and dryer, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash

Jennifer Ryan Design

The laundry room was created out of part of the clients office space and the new garage addition. Debbie Schwab Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, linoleum floors and an utility sink.

Diamond Cabinetry

Hager Cabinets Inc.

Sumner door style. Maple wood with white paint. Organizing your space is key with this laundry room. Having the open shelving for basket storage gives a very bright room some earth tones.

The red farmhouse

LMK Interiors

Hallway in red farmhouse with white oak floors, Farrow & Ball Matchstick walls, Bentwood Cabinetry, Ashley Norton hardware
This is an example of a large country dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry

GMI Design Group

Belle Meade Classic Style Home Renovation - 2

Wills Company

This 1920's classic Belle Meade Home was beautifully renovated. Architectural design by Ridley Wills of Wills Company and Interiors by New York based Brockschmidt & Coleman LLC. Wiff Harmer Photography

Bathroom Collection

Bentley Built

This is an example of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.