Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry - full height joinery

HX Design

This is an example of a small modern single-wall laundry room in Melbourne with open cabinets and yellow walls.

Forest Cove Hartwell Lake Home

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Donald Chapman AIA, CMB
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Armstrong

Absolute Flooring, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Barryknoll home remodel

Taylor/Jill Development

Created a laundry room and added a half bath where only an old original laundry room existed
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Garcia Kitchen & Laundry Room

KM Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry room

Meyer Design

Adorable farmhouse laundry room with shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash. The wallpaper wall adds color and fun to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

Creating Open Concept Living

Amsted Design-Build

Clever interior design and impeccable craftsmanship were integral to this project, as we added a 10x10 addition to square up the back of the home, and turned a series of divided spaces into an open-concept plan. The homeowners wanted a big kitchen with an island large enough for their entire family, and an adjacent informal space to encourage time spent together. Custom built-ins help keep their TV, desk, and large book and game collections tidy. Upstairs, we reorganized the second and third stories to add privacy for the parents and independence for their growing kids. The new third floor master bedroom includes an ensuite and reading corner. The three kids now have their bedrooms together on the second floor, with an updated bathroom and a “secret” passageway between their closets! Gordon King Photography

Sunsweet Hill - Dutch Colonial

Visbeen Architects

The rich history and classic appeal of the ever-popular Shingle style is apparent in this four-bedroom design. A columned porch off the efficient kitchen and nearby laundry offers a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee, while the large screened porch is perfect for an alfresco meal. Other main floor features include the living room and den with two sided fireplace and a convenient bedroom off the entryway. Upstairs is the master bedroom, bunk room and two additional suites.

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Detalle zona lavadero

POVEDA Studio

La zona de lavadero, con su lavadora y secadora, está perfectamente integrada en el espacio con unos muebles diseñados y lacados a medida. La clienta es una enamorada de los detalles vintage y encargamos para tal efecto una pila de mármol macael para integrarlo sobre una encimera de porcelánico de una pieza. Enmarcando el conjunto, instalamos unos azulejos rústicos en color mostaza.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Finmark Carpet One Floor & Home

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

California Contemporary New Build in Campbell

Memmo Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Styron Floor Covering & Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Dedicated Children's Suite

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Dedicated laundry room with customized cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Grey-brown subway tile floor coordinates with light colored cabinetry .

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Abbey Carpet of Woodbury

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Craftsman Home - New Oxford

Zimmerman Homes

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Filippi Laundry

Kitchens of Diablo

Vintage Laundry room with Farmhouse sink and Knotty Alder Cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Two Addition Remodel

DesignLine Home Transformations

John Magor Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an utility sink, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Single-wall Laundry Room Design Ideas with Yellow Walls

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.