Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern

ROM architecture studio

Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors Contractor: Phoenix Construction Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal Photography: © Kathryn Barnard

Laundry Room - Oakland Hills

Innovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon

Inspiration for a small midcentury galley laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Eichler renovation

Scandinavian Home Designs

This is an example of a midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modernized Mid-Century Renovation

Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC

A bright accent wall and light custom cabinets transformed this laundry room into a productive and pleasant space.
This is an example of a midcentury laundry room in Chicago.

Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Small midcentury utility room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Orange Midcentury Laundry Room Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Orange tile creates the perfect pop in this midcentury modern home’s laundry room. With bright white grout lines contrasting nicely, a backsplash of Scalene Triangle Tile in Mandarin lends this space vibrant zest in a way that only this glossy, saturated orange can do. TILE SHOWN Mandarin Scalene Triangle DESIGN Emily Wilska PHOTOS Emily Wilska INSTALLER Precision Flooring

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie

Prime Realty

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mt Lookout Hillside

Bair Build Co.

Design ideas for a midcentury laundry room in Cincinnati.

Parade Winner 2021

Alegria Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury laundry room in Denver.

Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation

Brilliant SA

Mid-century patterns are introduced through the terrazzo floor tiles and bold square yellow splashback tiles. Laid stack bond, this geometric grid pattern is highlighted by using white grout.

Mid-Century Modern Rendition

Jackson Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a midcentury laundry room in San Diego.

Auburn East

Larson Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a midcentury laundry room in Cedar Rapids.

Laundry Room - Oakland Hills

Innovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon

This is an example of a small midcentury galley laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room - Oakland Hills

Innovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon

Design ideas for a midcentury laundry room in San Francisco.

Eichler renovation

Scandinavian Home Designs

Photo of a midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation

Brilliant SA

Mid-century patterns are introduced through the terrazzo floor tiles and bold square yellow splashback tiles. Laid stack bond, this geometric grid pattern is highlighted by using white grout.

Parade Winner 2021

Alegria Homes

Inspiration for a midcentury laundry room in Denver.

Midcentury Orange Laundry Room Design Ideas

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.