Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bel Mare Renovation

Your Home Designs

Oceanfront apartment retro renovation in Port Stephens. Featuring retro tiles, built-in laundry cabinet with overmount sink and custom built-in cupboards.

Midcentury Laundry Room

Photo of a midcentury u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Chatsworth Residence Renovation

David Stumpf Architecture LLC

The Chatsworth Residence was a complete renovation of a 1950's suburban Dallas ranch home. From the offset of this project, the owner intended for this to be a real estate investment property, and subsequently contracted David to develop a design design that would appeal to a broad rental market and to lead the renovation project. The scope of the renovation to this residence included a semi-gut down to the studs, new roof, new HVAC system, new kitchen, new laundry area, and a full rehabilitation of the property. Maintaining a tight budget for the project, David worked with the owner to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality of work throughout the project.

Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern

Trans-Pacific Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury laundry room in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Morristown Mid-Century

Gary Rosard Architect

The laundry room makes the most of a tight space and uses penny tile again, this time in blue.
Design ideas for a midcentury laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, cork floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

1960's Major Update - Laundry Room

MAC Renovations LTD.

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Unique City Style

JAZ Design, Inc.

A laundry room off the kitchen provides extra storage and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece

Veranda Designer Homes

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Pompadour Estates (Majestic #2)

Asher Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Sweetwater Sugar Land TX Remodel

Marker Girl Home

This remodel in the Sugar Land, TX, Sweetwater area was done for a client relocating from California—a Modern refresh to a 30-year-old home they purchased to suit their family’s needs, and we redesigned it to make them feel at home.

1960's Major Update - Laundry Room

MAC Renovations LTD.

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

1960's Major Update - Laundry Room

MAC Renovations LTD.

1960's Major Update - Laundry Room

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Blackheath Residence

Rocco Revolution

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sweetwater Sugar Land TX Remodel

Marker Girl Home

Pompadour Estates

Asher Homes Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury galley laundry cupboard in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink

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