Photo Marco Curatolo
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milan with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

SPANISH REMODEL

User

When this house was constructed, a laundry room wasn't typical in most homes. Here, we created a open space for doing laundry, folding, and ironing to give it a modern day convenience. A ceramic tile was used in this area as a durable and easy to clean option for coming in from working in the outdoor gardens.

Laundry Room

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photos: Josh Caldwell
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Appliances

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Storage Unit

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room was updated with a Utility 24”x90”x24” Medallion Gold Series, Rushmore Raised Panel Door, Knotty Alder Wood, Full Overlay in Peppercorn Finish cabinet.

Kitchen Remodels

Hinman Construction

Built in laundry with tile floor, sink, leathered granite
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Kitchen and Living Space

Shirmar Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

WaterSound Crossings

The Final Touch Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Country Living

Collins Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Forest Trail Townhome

Timberland Homes

Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Restoration in Mission Hills

ZMK Construction Inc

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Galley Kitchen Remodel

Haskell Interiors

This compact but highly functional laundry area is tucked right off a matching galley kitchen in this traditional condominium. Featuring granite countertops, cherry cabinets and a porcelain floor it is practical as it is beautiful.

Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation

Signature Dream Homes

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Storage Cabinets

Make It Right Home Improvements

A great idea to customize your washer and dryer to minimize your need to bend over. These cabinets are made from maple plywood and solid maple doors, stained to customers specifications.

Custom Home

User

Large Utility and Mudroom off of the kitchen and leading to the garage. Ample Cabinets for folding by Kent Moore with River Rock painted finish and River Bordeaux Granite

Chesterbrook Woods Modern Remodel

Atlas Moran Construction

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

421_Interior Renovation on the Lake

AeH Designs, LLC

Barry Elz Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Storage

Organized Interiors

With the move towards front loading machines, recapture previously lost counter space by adding full upper cabinetry, a long deep counter as well as lower drawers and cabinets as desired.

Modern Laundry Room

BCN Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

New LVS Flooring

Mannington

"Empire" luxury vinyl sheet flooring is an Art Deco-inspired linear marble look in a checkerboard layout that's accented by a 2" contrasting insert. Available in 3 colors (Carrara White shown).

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.