Traditional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and red walls.

Gathering Place

Birch & Beam Custom Homes

Lutography
Photo of a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a double-bowl sink, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Drop in utility sink in laundry room

Denise Quade Design

An extra deep utility sink was dropped in to the quartz countertop.
Small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Just off the lake

Sazz Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Remarkable Custom Home in Greater Rochester

Gerber Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in New York with ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Palisade Custom Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Laundry room has fun, funky painted cabinets to match the door on the other side of the house.
Design ideas for a mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, blue cabinets and ceramic floors.

Bill & Wendy

Kendel-Dezoete Designs, Ltd.

RDZ Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim

Laundry room cabinets with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, and barn door.
Design ideas for a large laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

2021 NW Idea House - Laundry Room

Statements Tile

Casablanca Fond (floor tile) & Brick NY Grey (wall tile)
Photo of a laundry room in Seattle with grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Orange Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Floor

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.