Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, pink walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Double-Height Wall Units Extending up to the Ceiling.

York House Designs

We maximized the available space with double-height wall units extending up to the ceiling. The room's functionality was further enhanced by incorporating a Dryaway laundry drying system, comprised of pull-out racks, underfloor heating, and a conveniently located dehumidifier - plumbed in under the sink with a custom-cut vent in the side panel. These well-thought-out details allowed for efficient laundry procedures in a compact yet highly functional space.

Fremont Residence

J Korsbon Designs

Brandon Stengell
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, pink walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum

Viebrockhaus

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, pink walls, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Gale-Rew Custom/Marx

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical Mudroom-Laundry room combo
Photo of a small country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, pink walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Brian's House

Guyton Industries, LLC.

Large country galley utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, pink walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans 2

Fan Diego - The Ceiling Fan Stores

Large traditional l-shaped utility room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, pink walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cornwall Farmhouse Rehab

Salamander Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country utility room in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Streamline Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Large laundry hamper drawer is integrated into the cabinets, along with pullout drawers in the cabinets creating easy access for storage. Stainless steel rod for hanging clothes above the extra deep folding counter. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer

Laundry Room Renovation Project - Herndon, VA

Build Design Center Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

Robin's Nest Interiors

Photography by Steven Long
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, pink walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Prickly Pear Sanctuary

R-Value Homes

Expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pastille rose

Melyssa Robert Designer

France Larose
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Montreal with pink walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pooler Laundry Room

User

McCall Chase
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Morecombe Home

The Glade Design

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Streamline Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Large laundry hamper drawer is integrated into the cabinets, along with lots of storage. Stainless steel rod for hanging clothes above the extra deep folding counter. Retractable hooks for hanging longer items. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer

I Love Color Bath

Vision Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, pink walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Suburban Custom Home

New Style Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Prickly Pear Sanctuary

R-Value Homes

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pastille rose

Melyssa Robert Designer

France Larose
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Montreal with pink walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Pink 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.