This mud room is either entered via the mud room entry from the garage or through the glass exterior door. A large cabinetry coat closet flanks an expansive bench seat with drawer storage below for shoes. Floating shelves provide ample storage for small gardening items, hats and gloves. The bench seat upholstery adds warmth, comfort and a splash of color to the space. Stacked laundry behind retractable doors and a large folding counter completes the picture!

Laundry

schemes & spaces

Laundry integrates into bathroom with matching gunmetal tapware and convenient benchtop and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wayzata Luxury Duplex Upper Lake Rental

Pillar Homes

Built by Pillar Homes - Photography by Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room

Plain & Posh

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Shearman Crescent, Mentone

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Bath and Laundry room

New England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Ladera Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Laundry Room

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home

David Charlez Designs

Clean, simple, efficient laundry room- Photo by Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, a single-bowl sink and shaker cabinets.

Wise Court

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

A 'Floor' of One's Own

CRD Design Build

Brian Hartman
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Fox Point Residence

FoxLin Architects

Doug Edmunds
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

2015 Acadiana St. Jude Dream Home

McLain Homes, LLC

Photos by Scott Richard
Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

River Hills Fort Worth, TX

The ARTEC Group, Inc.

The ARTEC Group, Inc - Herringbone tile floor. Laundry Room. TV Monitor mounted on wall. Book shelves. Functional and Fun!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and slate floors.

The Johnson-Thompson House

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The new laundry room on the ground floor services the family of seven. Beige paint, white cabinets, two side by side units, and a large utility sink help get the job done. Wide plank pine flooring continues from the kitchen into the space. The space is made more feminine with red painted chevron wallpaper. Eric Roth

View of Laundry Room with Louvered Doors

Talianko Design Group, LLC

Within the master bedroom was a small entry hallway and extra closet. A perfect spot to carve out a small laundry room. Full sized stacked washer and dryer fit perfectly with left over space for adjustable shelves to hold supplies. New louvered doors offer ventilation and work nicely with the home’s plantation shutters throughout. Photography by Erika Bierman

Charming Bungalow

Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC

Vern Grove
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls.

Pine Valley Drive

Webber Development & Construction

McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room - Audubon Model - 2014 Spring Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Side by side washer and dryer fit perfectly underneath the counter. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Single-wall Laundry Room Design Ideas

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.