Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Summit Avenue Condo

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.

Itty Bitty Laundry

Design

This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.

Classic Farmhouse

Chambers Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Crystal Cabinetry Design Gallery

Cabernet Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Sunset Garden Residence

Deb Cove Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and terra-cotta floors.

Sunset Garden Residence

Deb Cove Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and terra-cotta floors.

Open Floor Plan Main Floor - Franksville

Callen Construction, Inc.

The laundry space, found right beside the kitchen, now has a functional area with a large undermount sink and cabinetry.
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Open Floor Plan Main Floor - Franksville

Callen Construction, Inc.

The laundry space, found right beside the kitchen, now has a functional area with a large undermount sink and cabinetry.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Single-wall Laundry Room Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors

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.