This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Laundry room
Mid-sized traditional laundry room in Los Angeles.

Chicago Residence

Reddington Designs

Whimsical, yet functional Laundry Room with custom dog bath.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

840 San Saba East

Caleb McEachern

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Arlington Heights

Dimon Designs, LLC

Washer and Dryer are built in with a butcher block top. Dimon Designs Mundelein, IL 60060
Photo of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Chicago.

Renovation Currumbin Valley

ARCO Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Country Chic

The Woodshop of Avon

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Chic Kitchen Remodel in Loveland

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Compact Laundry room

Improva

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

3708 Hilltop Ln

Gill Design Co.

Carrie Buell
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Formal Dining to Laundry Room

Noel Burney@Closet Factory South Carolina

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

User

Having a second-floor laundry room is the ultimate luxury! With this laundry room, you'll enjoy front-load washer and dryer, plus an above-unit shelf, perfect for folding! With an additional wire shelf to store your laundry necessities, this laundry room is ideal for organization.

Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles

Improva

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Interiors

Earthway Enterprises, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, laminate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry rooms

JennyGee Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Utility room

Sarah Finney Interiors

Nick Yarsley
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Hertfordshire with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops and white walls.

The Grandview - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Simple laundry space with natural tones that adds a sense of calm to the space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Laundry Room

Noel Burney@Closet Factory South Carolina

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floor.

Ashland

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Mid-sized Shabby-Chic Style Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned shabby-chic style 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.