Laundry. Elegant simplicity, dominated by spaciousness, ample natural lighting, simple & functional layout with restrained fixtures, ambient wall lighting, and refined material palette.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

BOSCH Compact Laundry Room

K&N Appliance Gallery

The pop of color really brightens up this small laundry space!
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a small modern dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Neal

Planning and Building, Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chestnut Street Project

North Fork Design Co.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

The client's en-suite laundry room also recieved a renovation. Custom cabinetry was completed by Glenbrook Cabinetry, while the renovation and other finish choices were completed by Gardner/Fox

Auburn + Grace

Clark + Aldine

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Brightwaters Blvd.

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Our St. Pete studio designed this stunning home in a Greek Mediterranean style to create the best of Florida waterfront living. We started with a neutral palette and added pops of bright blue to recreate the hues of the ocean in the interiors. Every room is carefully curated to ensure a smooth flow and feel, including the luxurious bathroom, which evokes a calm, soothing vibe. All the bedrooms are decorated to ensure they blend well with the rest of the home's decor. The large outdoor pool is another beautiful highlight which immediately puts one in a relaxing holiday mood! --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/portfolio-galleries/waterfront-home-tampa-fl

New space with a little bit of old

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, pink floor and white benchtop.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

Boho Farmhouse

Alison Interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mesa Laundry Room Remodel

Puerta Bella Interior Design

Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Affirmations of Morris

H2 Design Studio

Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies

All the Little Details

White Design

Make the most of a small space with a wall-mounted ironing board
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.

Fleetwood Ivy Wall

Expertise Construction | Custom Cabinets & Design

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel

The Bespoke Interior, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Small Dedicated 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.