Compact Laundry and Powder Room. Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, beige walls, beige benchtop, ceramic splashback and blue splashback.

Rie

Home & Harmony

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and beige benchtop.

From Boring to Bright and Colorful

User

Who Says Your Laundry Room Has To Be Boring? It can be bright and full of color. This project reflects our client's fun personality and love of color and light. Photographer: Bob Fortner

Woollahra House II - Bathrooms & Laundry

The English Tapware Company

Beautiful classic tapware from Perrin & Rowe adorns the bathrooms and laundry of this urban family home.Perrin & Rowe tapware from The English Tapware Company. The mirrored medicine cabinets were custom made by Mark Wardle, the lights are from Edison Light Globes, the wall tiles are from Tera Nova and the floor tiles are from Earp Bros. Photographer: Anna Rees

David Farmhouse-428

Manuel Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rancho Santa Fe Refresh - Master Bathroom and Laundry

Tracy Berman Interiors

The laundry room was refreshed with a unique hexagon penny tile backsplash and an oil-rubbed bronze fixture. To keep the Spanish feel we included a fun floor tile design that plays up with the blue from the washing machine set.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Spanish Oaks Art House

Marion Interior Design

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Interior & Exterior Redesign with Color

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Marietta

Halen Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a laundry room in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige 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.

Rénovation d'une cuisine de 13m2

Commandante Custo

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Le Havre with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Interior & Exterior Redesign with Color

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Interior & Exterior Redesign with Color

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

David Farmhouse-428

Manuel Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Turquoise Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige Benchtop

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.