This was a tight laundry room with custom cabinets.
Photo of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with white cabinets, glass benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

J & J Kitchen & Laundry

Wood Done Right

Wood Done Right and Sophie Piesse
Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

West Delray Beach Residence - Laundry Room

Allure Design Studio

Inspiration for a small contemporary 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 and beige floor.

Duboce Triangle top to bottom renovation

Brian Dittmar Design, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Park Slope Classic 7 renovation

JMorris Design

This laundry was tucked into a closet that was oped up from the room next door and closed off with frosted resin sliding door to seal it off from a shared guest powder bath.

Poplar Point Residence

Fox.Architecture Inc

Water-view laundry. Feature window looks through upper living room to outdoors
Small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern French Farmhouse

JL Norris Design

This was almost a total gut accept for the cabinets. The floor was taken out and replaced by beautiful black hexagon tile to give it a more modern French Country design and the client loved the black and white traditional Farmhouse backsplash. The utility sink need to fit the space so we decided to go with the industrial stainless steel. Open cage lighting makes the room very bright due to not having any windows.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Repurposing an Attic

Next Stage Design + Build

Laundry room added to attic
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Small midcentury utility room in London with an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a concealed washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

South West London - Home Renovation

Chantel Elshout Studio

Bespoke Laundry Cupboard
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Full height fitted cabinetry with hanging space, belfast sink, granite worktops
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, travertine floors and grey benchtop.

KITCHEN STORAGE

HAVEN design+building llc

Homeowners needed to incorporate a laundry area on the first floor of this compact ranch home. The kitchen was the only location available, so we designed this custom storage corner with a pocket door that conceals a space for laundry baskets, hanging and folded clothes as well as laundry supplies. It stands next to a concealed stacking washer/dryer and when closed up you'd never guess the laundry is in the kitchen. This custom Birch kitchen was made from locally sourced hardwood

Jamaica Plain Residence

The Lovely Locale

Photo of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and pink floor.

Castle Pines Remodel

KE Interiors, Inc.

Who said a laundry room can't be beautiful! Make it a room you actually want to spend time in! Bold colors are tamed with beautiful, natural wood accents in this modern laundry/mud room.

Acton- Thoughtful Elegance- Power Room, laundry and Entry way

Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.

This space shows that form and function can exist beautifully in the same space! While guest use the powde room they are non the wiser that the laundry is just steps away. The laundry area side pocket doors, allow the space to be fully accessed when needed and look great when not!

After - Laundry Room

KD Project Design, LLC

A new layout maximizes existing square footage to provide modern floor plan requirements like a functional laundry and mudroom space. Interiors by Mara Raphael; Photos by Tessa Neustadt

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Golden Oak Drive Laundry Room

Oakville Kitchen and Bath Centre

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Cherry Kitchen & large island/ bar

J. Carsten Remodeling

Photos by Mark Ehlen- Ehlen Creative
Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey walls.

Small 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.