Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Village Residence

Whitten Architects

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Modern Cottage Dream Home in Edina

REFINED LLC

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lime Green Cabinetry and Charcoal Countertop in Colorful Laundry Room

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Large Laundry

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Maryland Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow cabinets, grey benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

Lakemont

J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.

Photo of a single-wall laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, beige floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Modern Handless Kitchen in Walkern

Planet Furniture

This Utility Room has been designed as an ante room to the main kitchen. Designed with the same Handless Push to Open cabinets for a sleek finish. The worktop is Technistone Quartz in Gobi Grey and the sink and tap are both Caple in Copper finish. The Tall Unit with retractable door keeps hidden the the freestanding washing machine and tumble dryer.

Mid Century Modern, new build

Tina Moizer Designs

Bespoke Laundry Room, with custom cabinets and hanging.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Craftsman

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Laundry built-in with hamper storage under concrete counters.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Terra tetto con travi a vista

michele volpi - studio interior design

un bagno piccolissimo ma attrezzato a lavanderia, il tutto ben nascosto dietro un mobile con ante a soffietto, per lasciare l'immagine del secondo bagno sempre fresca e ordinata. Non più un bagno di servizio, bensì un piccolo gioiello degno del resto dell'abitazione.

Malibu Renovation before and after

NA Design Builders

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Yellow Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey 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.