Rustic chic sliding barn door with just the right pop of colour.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cold Spring Kitchen

Holley Pokora Interior Design

The soapstone sink and counters in this Laundry Room coordinate nicely with the black appliances. Open shelves adds to the focal point of the sink.
Inspiration for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Devon Farmhouse

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Richard Downer
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Devon with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

French Country Manor

Laureen Chambers Interior Design

Photo By: Julia McConnell
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Home in Boston Heights

Northport Flooring America

D. Fay Photo, M.Beasley Designer. Laundry Room: Floor: Coretec Plus HD Luxury Vinyl, Color: Smoked Rustic Pine.
Contemporary laundry room in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Bridal Trails

Schoener

A simple laundry room was transformed into a multi-purpose room introducing a storage bench, a farmhouse sink, and plenty of counter space over the W/D. A Versailles patterned stone floor sets the stage for Cinnabar Brookhaven cabinets to provide character and warmth to the room. Justin Schmauser Photography

Log Home Luxury

Woodhill Cabinetry & Design Inc

The owners of a newly constructed log home chose a distinctive color scheme for the kitchen and laundry room cabinetry. Cabinetry along the parameter walls of the kitchen are painted Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue and the island, with custom light fixture above, is Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf. Five cabinet doors in the layout have mullion and glass inserts and lighting high lights the bead board cabinet backs. SUBZERO and Wolf appliances and a pop-up mixer shelf are a cooks delight. Michelangelo Quartzite tops off the island, while all other tops are Massa Quartz. The laundry room, with two built-in dog kennels, is painted Benjamin Moore Caliente provides a cheery atmosphere for house hold chores.

Red 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 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.