Light beige first floor utility area
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel

Sue DiRanna

The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.

Belmont Grove, North Richmond - Laundry

Perfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery

This elegant laundry at Belmont Grove, North Richmond includes under cabinet LED lighting, Snow Caesarstone benchtops, a hanging rail and dual pull out laundry hampers. The tall cabinetry really makes a statement! Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Stone: #snowcaesarstone Just Stone Australia Lighting: Nover Australia Handles: Kethy Australia Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography

The Outpost

Koviak Built

Laundry area with stairs and walnut paneling.
Modern utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Elegant Makeover

VanderMeulen Builders

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

North London Family Home

Rial Build

Dark wood veneered storage/utility cupboards with intergrated LED lighting
Mid-sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Splashback

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