French Country laundry room with all white louvered cabinetry, painted white brick wall, large black metal framed windows and back door, and beige travertine flooring.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large industrial galley utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom

Enduring Domain Architecture

Photography by Craig Townsend
Mid-sized eclectic utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and brick walls.

1930's Cottage Laundry Room

Lori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating

This 1930's cottage update exposed all of the original wood beams in the low ceilings and the new copper pipes. The tiny spaces was brightened and given a modern twist with bright whites and black accents along with this custom tryptic by Lori Delisle. The concrete block foundation wall was painted with concrete paint and stenciled.

Apartment Remodeling Manhattan

L I Finish Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in New York with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, black benchtop, exposed beam and brick walls.

Mountain Brook Garage Conversion

DF Hughes design | build

Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted and brick walls.

Complete Rental Renovation

Right Hand Renovations

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and brick walls.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity with blue countertop and backsplash, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed window, and painted white brick wall.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with all white louvered cabinetry, painted white brick wall, large black metal framed windows, distressed wood folding table, and beige flooring.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Brick 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.