This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.

Traditional Estate Home

David Charlez Designs

This oversized laundry room has a huge window to make this space bright and airy. Three walls of cabinets and folding counters makes laundry day a breeze. Upper cabinets provides easy additional storage. Photo by Spacecrafting

Laundry Room

Tim Barber Architects

Photography by Laura Hull.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Classic Main Line Home

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Few people love the chore of doing laundry but having a pretty room to do it in certainly helps. A face-lift was all this space needed — newly painted taupe cabinets, an antiqued mirror light fixture and shimmery wallpaper brighten the room and bounce around the light.

Laundry Room

R|House Design Build

Part of the new addition was adding the laundry upstairs!
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Utility Room

This is an example of an expansive traditional laundry room in London.

Laundry room with wine storage

Dan Kitchens Australia

Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and travertine floors.

Traditional Utility Room

lewisalderson.com

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Other with granite benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey cabinets.

Master Suite Wing

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional laundry room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Southern Manor Tranquility

Blythe Building Company

Large home office/laundry room with gobs of built-in custom cabinets and storage, a rustic brick floor, and oversized pendant light. This is the second home office in this house.

Drying Rack

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Attadale

Brian Burke Homes

Shutter Works Photography
Large traditional galley utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops and travertine floors.

Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mudroom

Thompson Construction

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Long Lake - Traditional Guest House New Home

Michels Homes

Photo by Landmark Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry

Mario's Cabinets Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Manor Estate

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

This estate is a transitional home that blends traditional architectural elements with clean-lined furniture and modern finishes. The fine balance of curved and straight lines results in an uncomplicated design that is both comfortable and relaxing while still sophisticated and refined. The red-brick exterior façade showcases windows that assure plenty of light. Once inside, the foyer features a hexagonal wood pattern with marble inlays and brass borders which opens into a bright and spacious interior with sumptuous living spaces. The neutral silvery grey base colour palette is wonderfully punctuated by variations of bold blue, from powder to robin’s egg, marine and royal. The anything but understated kitchen makes a whimsical impression, featuring marble counters and backsplashes, cherry blossom mosaic tiling, powder blue custom cabinetry and metallic finishes of silver, brass, copper and rose gold. The opulent first-floor powder room with gold-tiled mosaic mural is a visual feast.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Toronto.

Belmont Road

Provincial Kitchens

Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned traditional 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.