Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige walls and white cabinets.

Urbane shingle style Residence

Polsky Perlstein Architects

Mark Schwartz Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Victorian Terrace Renovation & Extension - Brixton

Nothing Is Not Nothing

Kitchen detail
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Shingle Style

User

Lucas Allen
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ocoee Victorian Style Bath

The HomeStyles Group

This is an example of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Historic Riverview Estate

New Blue Construction

New custom cabinetry and marble surfaces turned an outdated laundry room into a thing of beauty and function. Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry

Bosanac Builders

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

NYC Victorian laundry and mud room

Simone van der Plas Encompass Ideas

A Victorian Laundry and mudroom with tiles and flooring inspired by the client's international travels. The floor tiles are reminiscent of the Doge's Palace flooring and the splashback tiles have names of their favourite cities. Soft colours and a bright storage unit create a unique style. A custom heating/ventilation system and vicotrian inspired drying racks ensure that washing will dry indoors during winter. Photo by Paul McCredie

Elk River - T.RS. - Laundry

Banner's Cabinets

This laundry room is unforgettable. From the arched door panels to the farmhouse sink, this utility room is fit for a king.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

FARNHAM

HAS Studio

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry Room Luxury

Creative Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Victorian Home Design

6th Ave Homes

Upon entering the laundry room, its delightful rustic allure will captivate you instantly. The wooden outlines and decor provide a warm and inviting ambiance, complemented by opulent hints of gold for added sophistication.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

Taylor House Interiors

Laundry room with soapstone countertops, custom cabinetry and line drawing wallpaper.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

San Francisco - Castro Victorian Residence

Lexie Saine Design

Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

NYC Victorian laundry and mud room

Simone van der Plas Encompass Ideas

East Ringwood

Craft Built Homes

A laundry that owners are happy to show off, featuring a long benchtop, undermount sink, shaker style doors and period style tap.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ocoee Victorian Style Bath

The HomeStyles Group

Design ideas for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Riverdale - next 100 years

Eurodale Developments Inc

Andrew Snow
This is an example of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Victorian Dedicated Laundry Room Design Ideas

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