My client wanted to be sure that her new kitchen was designed in keeping with her homes great craftsman detail. We did just that while giving her a “modern” kitchen. Windows over the sink were enlarged, and a tiny half bath and laundry closet were added tucked away from sight. We had trim customized to match the existing. Cabinets and shelving were added with attention to detail. An elegant bathroom with a new tiled shower replaced the old bathroom with tub. Ramona d'Viola photographer

Village House Dorset 2

Lisa Lewis Interior Design

Country utility room opening onto garden. Beautiful green shaker style units, white worktop and lovely, textured terracotta tiles on the floor.
Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dorset with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer, red floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046

SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.

Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchener Road

Cube Dentro

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls and brown floor.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Inspiration for a large eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

BOIS MASSIF INTERIEUR

Kontio Aquitaine

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Bordeaux with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room View

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

Laundry Rooms

Kay Wade, Closet Factory

Build for the smallest space yet organized and useful. Maple Melamine with Espresso Counters and oil rubbed bronze accents
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Magnolia Whole House Remodel

Elizabeth Anderson Interior Design

Peter Hanson
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Blessings Golf Course Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Linda's Mudroom + Laundry Room

Labra Design Build

Labra Design Build
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Classic Elegance

Kitchen Mania

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, pink splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Laundry Room

Cameron Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Home San Jose

Level Up Home Remodeling Inc

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Second Storey Addition - Picton

32 Degrees Building Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lot 11 Renovare

Solitude Homes

Mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Boise with grey walls, ceramic floors and blue floor.

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.