Laundry and utility room ideas: 45 Laundry Room Ideas for Small Spaces, Converted Garages & More

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Decorate a Shelf

Love the look of your well-decorated living room mantel? Recreate a similar arrangement in your laundry room by propping art against the wall and placing greenery in a small decorative jar. You can also store laundry extras on there.

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Have Fun With Flooring

There’s no reason not to go bold with flooring in a utilitarian space. Try patterned floor tiles in a classic plaid to amp up your layout.

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Showcase Wood Cabinets

You can never go wrong with classic wood in a design scheme. Here, wood cabinets that provide ample storage are paired with complementary flooring to warm up the room.

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Hang a Pendant Light

Lighting is key in functional spaces, especially in laundry rooms. Show off your style with a sleek pendant light that’ll make it easy to sort and fold clothing.

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Go for Numbered Baskets

With numbered storage baskets in a bright color, you’re sure to find everything you need to finish a load quickly without losing your cool.

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Paint the Front Door

A matching door and footstool pair well with framed wall art in this laundry room. For a predominantly neutral space, try an energetic paint hue like mint green or teal.

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Stack Your Machines

Save much-needed space by stacking your washing machine and dryer within a built-in for a sleek look. Carve out enough room for an open shelf and narrow cubbie to hold things like baskets and drying racks.

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Install Patterned Wallpaper

You might be reluctant to try graphic wallpaper in a living room or dining room, so experimenting with it in a smaller space, like a laundry room, is a good solution. Plus, it’s a no-fail way to bring contrast to neutral cabinets.

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Keep It Simple

Sometimes less is more, and this laundry setup is proof. Minimalist closed cabinetry frame this apartment’s compact washer and dryer.

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Go Tone-on-Tone

Choose cabinets and machines in the same color family to create a sense of harmony. While you can always go with grays, blacks or whites, this laundry room is proof that an unexpected hue can also work wonders in a space.

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Hide Supplies Under a Skirt

In a smaller space, get smart with your storage by placing extra laundry supplies under your sink. Cover up the clutter with a fabric skirt, then pull it back to find whatever you’re looking for.

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Make Sorting a Breeze

Work laundry hampers into the room’s design, like designer Sarah Stacey did here. Place ’em on pull-out shelves to help you sort your whites, darks and delicates with ease.

SHOP SLIDING ORGANIZER

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Elevate Your Machines

Ease the strain of loading and unloading by raising your washer and dryer. Use the riser kit that comes with your machines for an easy fix or take a cue from this chic laundry room designed by Christie Leu.

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Build Machines Into Your Cabinets

Built-ins that extend from floor to ceiling offer plenty of opportunities to store extra cleaning products, linens and more. Mix in a few cubbies next to the machines to keep your laundry day must-haves within reach.

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Bring in Bold Colors

Liven up a windowless laundry room with bold hues. Let the patterned wallpaper be the focal point, then coordinate the flooring and cabinetry to match.

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Add in a Pet-Washing Tub

Don’t forget about your furry friends! Carve out a space to clean your pet, making sure to tailor the width and height of the tub to their overall size. Install a hanging rod on the wall and use it as drip-dry area between washes.

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Install a Pull-Out Ironing Board

There’s no way around it: Ironing boards are eyesores. Tuck yours in a cabinet, so you can discretely store it when it’s not in use.

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Create a Multi-Functional Mudroom

Put machines on one side and built-in shelves on the other to give one room many different purposes. Tie everything together by covering the walls with playful wallpaper, like this black-and-white blowfish design.

RELATED: Brilliant Mudroom Ideas

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Build a Countertop

Here’s a prime example of where fashion meets function. Install a countertop on top of your front-loading machines to give you plenty of space to store laundry essentials and fold clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer.

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Give Your Laundry Supplies a Home

Find a place for all of your laundry day essentials — detergent, dryer sheets and stain removers — in drawers, baskets and canisters.

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Mount Dryer Racks to the Wall

Instead of taking up precious floor space, mount a few drying racks straight to the wall. When your clothes are dry, you can fold ’em up, so they don’t get in the way of washing and folding.

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DIY a Clothes Hanger

Suspend an old ladder from the ceiling and hang clothes on the rungs to keep them wrinkle-free.

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Go With a Space-Saving Storage Solution

A mix of drawers and pull-out shelves let you designate specific spaces to store laundry products, keep laundry hampers out of the way and properly fold clean clothes.

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Attach a Hanging Rod

Ample counter space is a must in any laundry room, but this design also incorporates a hanging rod, which will come in handy when it comes time to use your garment steamer.

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Use Your Machine’s Exterior

Affix a bin to the side of your stackable machines to ensure that you have exactly what you need within arm’s reach. Go with something that can easily be removed and cleaned, like a flat-backed wire basket.

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Designate a Spot to Divide Dirty Laundry

Use drawers to sort delicates, colors and whites (or however else you like to divide up your laundry). Wire mesh baskets, as shown here, are the ideal option since they air out dirty clothes before washing.

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Stack Hampers on Top of One Another

DIY a wooden shelving system with slots big enough to store two or three laundry baskets on top of one another.

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Add a Free-Standing Shelving System

A free-standing shelving system can hold all of your supplies without getting in your way of doing laundry: Store detergents on the shelves at waist level, handheld appliances down below, and spare hangers and cleaning products up above.

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Roll a Cart Between Machines

We all know the struggle that comes with side-by-side machines, often becoming cluttered with lost socks, dryer sheets and dust bunnies. If you have a bigger gap between the washer and dryer, fill that space with a shelved cart that you can roll in and out.

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Laundry room ideas: 22 laundry room decor and design ideas

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By Emily Shaw

published 28 February 2022

Laundry room ideas was once a fairly limited design category. You stored the washer and dryer in a hall closet, in the basement, or if you were lucky, in a dedicated utility room off the kitchen somewhere. But these days, high-style, high-function laundry rooms are a must-have, and the design options have expanded to meet demand. Not only do today’s laundry rooms provide a dedicated space for efficient laundering, but they also provide a unique set of design requirements that offer plenty of opportunity for creativity.

In this space, practicalities still take precedence, so when it comes to designing a laundry room, thinking like the most organized version of yourself is always a great place to start. A combination of space-enhancing storage solutions and carefully considering how you will move within the space (particularly when it’s full of laundry, as opposed to when everything is neatly folded and tidied into cupboards) are key to creating a space that’s efficient and ergonomic.  

Once you’ve made choices based on the functionality of a space, you can start to think about aesthetics, and work out how organizing your laundry room can make the space not just pleasing to look at but to use too.

Laundry room ideas

Whether you’re overhauling an existing laundry room and looking at laundry room makeovers for inspiration, are gaining a laundry area by planning a home addition, or want to move the laundry upstairs where it’s more convenient, our laundry room decor ideas and designs are sure to provide plenty of inspiration.

1. Incorporate on-trend tones into your laundry room ideas 

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If there are kitchen trends that you love, but are not prepared to commit to in such a large space, consider your laundry room the perfect test-canvas. After all, given its inevitably smaller dimensions, you will find yourself spending significantly less money making changes as trends come and go.

Here, London design duo Stephenson Wright finished cabinetry in Farrow & Ball ’s French Gray to create country charm.

2.  Add wallpaper to put the fun in function

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Let’s face it: laundry is a chore, which is even more of a reason to make your utility room ideas as beautiful as possible.

Chicago-based designer Kristin Challacombe brought in a bold floral wallpaper to add sophisticated style to a workhorse space. ‘With four young kids living in this home, there’s always laundry to do, so I wanted to make the space beautiful,” Challacombe says. “The wallpaper is Clarke & Clarke , and we pulled out the rich, blue color of the palm trees for the custom cabinetry.’

A black-and-white mosaic tile on the floor adds contrast, creating a room that’s as stylish as it is sensible. 

3. Add an island for easy folding

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If you have the space for it, consider adding a small kitchen island or kitchen cart to your laundry room like designer Whittney Parkinson did, above. It creates a smart spot for folding towels or rolling towels, to help fold fitted sheets and clothes.

Having an island, or at least ample counter space, also gives you a place to pretreat clothes or to lay delicates flat to dry, as well as proving convenient for tasks such as washing stuffed animals or cleaning bath toys. For a bonus, choose an island with storage underneath to house laundry baskets or cleaning supplies. 

4. Let your laundry room double up as a mudroom

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If you don’t have space to justify a room dedicated solely to laundry, consider other ways of ensuring your space is functional, and think about combining your laundry with mudroom ideas.

Here, a handy mudroom storage solution allows this stylish country laundry room to double up as a space for stashing outdoor shoes. 

Louise Wicksteed, design director at Sims Hilditch advises: ‘In terms of decor, we recommend a stone flooring that will be easily cleaned should any spillages or leaks occur.’

5. Choose an all-white scheme to make a small space look and feel bigger 

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A white laundry room scheme is a lovely option for a space that feels fresh, clean and organized. Plus, if you are looking for small laundry room ideas, a bright white will make your space feel larger and lighter with minimal effort. Complement a white scheme with good lighting and checking laundry symbols on your items will never be difficult to do.

Mandy Oestreich from Marloe Interiors offers the following advice: ‘For our Cotswold country home clients, we opted for a balanced mix of old and new to redesign their laundry room. 

‘Black bronze knobs contrast beautifully against the white painted shaker style cabinets, whilst the light-colored quartz worktop completes the look – creating a classic and timeless space.’

6. Double your efficiency with tandem washer-dryers

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Utah-based designers The Fox Group realized every large family’s dream with this laundry room idea: double washer-dryers. The stacking configuration means that the extra capacity doesn’t take up extra floor space, so you can borrow this idea even if you don’t have an oversized laundry room.

Think about the capacity of washing machines and dryers if you’re buying new models. If you’re undertaking tasks such as washing a down comforter, tumble drying a duvet, or washing a weighted blanket, this is crucial and without a machine of sufficient size, you won’t be able to do these jobs in a home appliance.

Other design ideas we love about this space include the checkerboard floor, the oversized farmhouse utility sink, and enclosed cabinetry, and the built-in laundry room shelving idea that makes cleaning up easier. 

7. Flood your laundry room with light 

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If you’re incorporating a laundry room into your home as part of an addition or extension, consider designing a space that backs straight onto your outside space.

Not only is this beautiful space flooded with natural light, making it a spot even those who loathe laundry might enjoy spending time, it is also extremely practical. Rather than relying on a tumble dryer, it provides easy access to the garden where you can allow laundry to air dry.

Achieve a similar finish with flooring from Lifestyle Floors . Pictured above is their Dawn Herringbone finish.

8. Choose complementary shades for connecting spaces 

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If you are designing a laundry room that connects directly to a kitchen, or dining area, consider opting for shades that complement your kitchen color scheme to achieve a cohesive finish.

Here, a laundry room with a cream finish works perfectly in conjunction with an on-trend, deep, dark and atmospheric kitchen scheme. These complementary shades ensure cohesion within the space, without looking too matchy.

Berry Alloc has a similar wood floor finish.

9. Invest in a traditional drying rack

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Drying racks, also called airers, are super-practical when the tumble dryer temperature guide forbids even use of the delicate setting on a dryer. But they are wonderful for adding a touch of rustic charm to your laundry room ideas, too.  

Use them for towels and bedlinens as well as to dry a comforter – and hang decorative items too, for laundry room decor ideas that will make the scheme feel more lived in.

This super stylish laundry room scheme was designed by Martin Moore .

10.  Choose custom carpentry for a high-end finish 

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Working with a carpenter is key to achieving a bespoke finish that not only suits your specific requirements, but also allows you to incorporate customized laundry room storage ideas, to make the most of the space you have available.

Look to fit tall laundry closet ideas to hang items such as clothes that are airing or to store an ironing board; and smaller laundry room cabinet ideas for keeping washing powders and cleaning kit out of sight. This clever corner seat adds a cozy cottage feel to this laundry room while allowing it to double up as a functional mudroom. Plus, each of the deep benches can be used for lift-up storage.

11. Maximize the vertical space available  

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Another of our favorite design tips when it comes to small laundry room ideas is to maximize vertical space, like designers Stephenson Wright did in their client’s home, above. 

Here, wall to ceiling cabinets ensure plenty of storage potential for detergents and ready for using bleach in laundry, as well as a convenient spot for stashing laundry baskets.

The soothing shade of gray gives this functional spot a relaxing feel. 

12. Consider a dark shade for a stylish laundry room  

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This stunning laundry room proves that the moody interiors trend works just as well in small spaces as it does in large, lust-worthy black and white kitchens.

Opting for a dark feature wall that comprises paintwork, cabinetry and paneling adds plenty of character while ensuring the small space does not feel overwhelmed.

You can recreate the look with the shade Railings from Farrow & Ball .

13. Put your laundry on a pedestal

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A pedestal washer and dryer is a convenience you won’t want to live without once you try it. It essentially eliminates the need to bend over when you’re changing the laundry or cleaning a washing machine, making the whole process easier.

While most top washer-dryer brands sell pedestals for their machines, the look isn’t necessarily elevated. Instead, try a custom-built pedestal that matches your laundry room cabinets, like designer Whittney Parkinson created for a lucky client. 

14. Consider adding a fun feature to your laundry room

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If you are tempted by patterned kitchen flooring or a bold paint palette but cannot commit to something a little more out there in any other room of the house, consider giving it a go in your laundry room ideas.

Kristen Nix, director of Kristen Nix Interiors , provides the following insight: ‘Designing a laundry room is an opportunity to play with color and have fun with tiles.  

‘We wanted this laundry room to be fun – so we ran the tile on the diagonal and pulled in the blue in the cabinet paint. We papered the ceiling and walls, which helped make the space feel finished and special.’

15. Keep it simple with a stylish gray scheme

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If bold shades, prints, and patterns are not for you, a trusty shade of gray is always a safe bet. Plus, this classic tone is guaranteed to stand the test of time.

Here, gray paint adds a modern and sophisticated feel to the space, while white shaker style cabinetry and wicker storage baskets ensure this laundry room still has plenty of storage potential.

16. Make your space work for you

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Ultimately, what is most important when designing a laundry room is ensuring that the space works for you. 

Whether that means retractable washing lines, built-in ironing boards, drawers for appliance instructions and a guide to laundry symbols, or cozy corners designed for dogs, as above, the options are endless.

 17. Zone your space to maximize efficiency 

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If you are lucky enough to be blessed with a laundry room that can be zoned, consider it an option that maximizes efficiency.

Zoning is the perfect way to layout a laundry room. We are picturing one area equipped with appliances which is designed for washing and drying laundry, and another set up for folding and ironing clothes to perfection.

18. Make a feature of your laundry room cabinetry

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Laundry room shelving and cabinetry doesn’t have to be all about practicality. In fact, it’s an ideal way to bring in decorative touches that help make the space charming as well as useful. Stick to displaying a selection of smaller objects and pictures to give the room a more airy feel.

The space behind the sink is ideal – particularly if vases are part of the mix so they’re near the faucet. In this location, bespoke build-in shelving is a sensible option to keep the contents securely in place above the sink. The lovely marble laundry room countertop idea adds a sense of sophistication to the playful cabinetry.

19. Consider the layout of your laundry room

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When trying to make the most of limited space in which you’re undertaking tasks such as washing bed sheets and washing woollen blankets take time to consider the natural flow through rooms, recommends Victoria Wormsley of French-Brooks Interiors . 

‘Think about how people are going to pass through the space and ask if you really need each and every door (but be aware that some will need to be retained for fire regulations, particularly when it comes to kitchens and utility areas). Where possible, remove doors and architraves to improve the flow.’

20. Opt for a deep sink

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A deep butler sink is practical for tasks such as washing whites that can’t go into the machine and other handwashing tasks; if possible, place it beneath a window so you can enjoy your garden while standing at it.  

Keep the sink close to the washing machine, too, as it will make plumbing – and transferring laundry – easier. And install a run of countertops on either side if you have the space. A pretty blind will add a touch of color and softness as a finishing touch.

21. Pay attention to flooring

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A low-maintenance, durable floor is a key feature in a laundry room. Natural stone retains heat in the winter and is cool in summer. Wood-effect ceramic floors give the beauty of timber but are more practical and hard-wearing. As to whether you continue the bathroom floor into the utility, this is dependent on whether you are looking to unify the space or create a statement room in its own right. Patterned floors can delineate the space and provide wow factor when glimpsed through a glass or open door.

22. Be bold with color

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Laundry and utility rooms are really receptive to bold decorating styles. Strong colors and patterns can work well in a smaller space – perhaps matching the accent color used within the main kitchen. Also consider echoing the kitchen cabinet design but in a different finish to achieve good continuity and flow between spaces, particularly if there is open or glazed access between the two. Speaking of glazing, the best laundry rooms are naturally lit – it improves the ambience when spending time within the room and is valuable when performing tasks such as ironing. Always aim to include a window or skylight if you’re planning a laundry room in a new extension.

What are the best laundry room cabinet ideas?

Cabinets are a natural part of a thoughtful laundry room design. They allow for all-important laundry room storage, while also closing the door on visible clutter.

Laundry room cabinet ideas range from simple to complex, and affordable to high end. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, here are a few ideas we love, from easy to more involved.

Consider laundry room shelving
Laundry room shelving provides an easy alternative to cabinetry, since it’s quick to install and readily available. While shelves don’t hide away clutter the same way cabinets do, you can still create an orderly space with items like matching storage baskets, pretty glass jars, and a label maker. 

Add a kitchen cabinet above a washer dryer
If you need laundry room cabinetry but aren’t planning a full renovation any time soon, a simple off-the-shelf kitchen wall cabinet is a more than adequate stand in. Most big box home improvement stores offer unfinished wood cabinets, so you can give yours a custom look with a few coats of paint and fun hardware. Have the cabinet mounted above the washer dryer.

Go custom
If you’re investing in a complete laundry room overhaul, custom cabinetry is the way to go. With custom, you’ll get cabinets that are built to your needs and the size and function of your room. Plus, you’ll be able to order them in virtually any color you choose, so you can tie in to a fun wallpaper, your kitchen cabinets, or another room in your home. Find a cabinet maker that specializes in laundry room design, or work with an interior designer to ensure you maximize the function of the cabinets. Extras like drying racks, laundry basket storage, and pedestal stands can make a world of difference in how well your laundry room serves you and your family. 

Emily first (temporarily) joined the Real Homes team while interning on her summer break from university. After graduating, she worked on several publications before joining Real Homes as Staff Writer full time in mid-2018. She left the brand in 2020 to join the police force but continues to write for Homes & Gardens about interiors. 

With contributions from

• Kaitlin MaddenExecutive Editor, Homes & Gardens

Small utility room ideas: 18 tips for compact spaces

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Small utility room ideas are vital if you’re to make the most of a limited area. Laundry appliances are sizeable features in themselves, space is required for a sink, and there are plenty of other items to fit into the room, too.

However, with good design and clever utility room ideas, a small utility room needn’t compromise on functionality or looks. 

A well thought-out layout and clever storage solutions can allow it to fulfil your needs just as effectively as a room with more generous proportions.

Small utility room ideas

These small utility room ideas could prove the perfect jumping-off point for your project whether you’re saving them to show to a designer, or creating your own plans.

1. Get organized in a small utility room

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When space is at a premium, making sure your utility room storage ideas are not only maximized but organized will go a long way. Zoning the room according to tasks – household cleaning, laundry, dishwashing – is always a helpful way to do this. 

If you don’t have the luxury of being able to dedicate a whole cupboard to each task, think about allocating individual shelves to an activity, as demonstrated in this Tom Howley kitchen. Not only will this help you know exactly where to put everything back, but it will keep all the things you need together to help the job get done quickly.  

2. Add shelving behind the sink

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If you’re tight on wall space, you need to think about using every surface area you can for your utility room shelving ideas – even if it’s a bit of a squeeze. Consider installing shallow but plentiful shelving directly behind the sink, as in this example. Not only will this make the most of a space where placing full cabinets may feel a little overwhelming in a small room, but it will allow quick access to cleaning materials when you’re up to your elbows in soap suds.  

3. Be prepared to think outside of the box

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Even in small utility rooms, it’s important to consider elements that would make your life easier. 

‘We have designed a laundry chute, meaning our clients can easily whisk laundry downstairs,’ reveals Richard Moore, design director at Martin Moore . 

And let’s not forget the family pets. ‘Rather than having the kitchen littered with dog beds, we have created some amazingly comfortable and practical areas for dogs within utility rooms, including dog showers and built-in baskets with underfloor heating for super-quick fur drying after walks.’ 

And here, Neptune has designed a bespoke cat flap which not just lets the cat to come and go as it pleases but also acts as a comfortable snoozing spot.

4. Be imaginative with storage

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Laundry appliances are the must-haves for a utility room, but a space that can only accommodate the pair of washing machine and dryer against the wall with little spare width can leave room for only a very narrow cupboard alongside. An under-counter cabinet with these dimensions isn’t particularly useful for the items that are usually stored in the room, though. 

Instead, opt for this space’s utility room storage solution of fitting a tall (but not deep) cupboard perpendicular to the appliances. This will allow room to accommodate an ironing board and iron, for example, or brooms and mops that require height, even though the room is small. This arrangement won’t obstruct the counter over the machines, leaving a large area unusable.

5. Bring in visual interest with printed fabrics

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Just because your utility room is small, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve to be pretty. As you’re unlikely to have any space to hang art, inject some fun into proceedings with boldly printed fabrics. Doing chores is always more enjoyable with an aesthetically pleasing background, so consider making like this example, and mix narrow utility room ideas with fabrics from the likes of British textile designers Thornback and Peel , which have been used on both the blinds and on a farmhouse-style curtain that takes the place of a cabinet door under the sink.  

6. Utilize the space under the staircase 

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If you don’t think you have space for a utility room at all, think again. The space under a staircase is ripe for being converted into a utility space, usually large enough to accommodate at least one large appliance, which can then be topped with a counter or shelving. 

If that doesn’t quite work for you, it can at least function easily as a storage space for taller items that you can’t quite squeeze into your utility room. In this example, clever hanging storage allows for easy access to brooms, mops, dusters and more under a lively painted staircase. 

7. Make the most of natural light in a small utility room

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One of the benefits of even a small utility room is that it can be designed into a part of the house that gets little or no natural light. Having said that, the best small utility rooms are naturally lit, admits Richard Moore.  

‘It improves the ambience when spending time within the room and is valuable when performing tasks such as ironing. Always aim to include a window or skylight if you’re planning a utility in a new addition.’

8. Use vertical space

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Small utility rooms, as we have said above, need really efficient storage. If you would like a more relaxed, unfitted look, open shelving and baskets are a great option, adding plenty of room to hide away untidy items, while bringing texture and character to a room. 

Whichever style you choose, using vertical space is a must, so having storage that stretches to the ceiling is a great option. And while this might be something you want to avoid in a small or narrow kitchen – precisely because it can make a space feel enclosed – it’s a must-have in a utility room whose main function is to free up room in the kitchen beyond.

9. Accommodate a low ceiling

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For a utility room that has a low ceiling along with a small floor area, wall cabinetry to complement the floor-level storage can be impossible to fit. Instead, go for open shelves to turn wall areas into storage. 

‘In this 17th century basement bespoke joinery was designed to suit a space with low ceilings, wonky walls and no natural light,’ says BIID registered interior designer Garry Meakins . ‘With no natural lighting, I added considered lighting, color coded shelving and a pale cobble floor to make the space feel comfortable to use.’

The utility room is connected to a wine cellar and glass doors allow the two spaces to flow together visually for a more expansive effect, too.

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A utility room could be equipped with a dishwasher as well as laundry appliances, even if the space is small. It can supplement one in the kitchen when you’re catering for a crowd, or add the appliance if the kitchen doesn’t allow it, or you prefer to keep the noise to a minimum where the kitchen is part of an open layout.  

‘Our clients have a busy household with young children and we had to fit quite a few appliances into this space which had fixed dimensions, as well as storage for cleaning and household maintenance items,’ says BIID member interior designer Chantel Elshout . 

‘We stacked the laundry appliances and fitted an integrated dishwasher next to the sink for when they are entertaining. Under the window we designed a corner cupboard with a swivel pull-out for storage and drawers for smaller items, and wall units above the sink run provide additional storage. There is still enough space for an ironing board and the wall drying rack can be pulled out when needed.’

11. Stack and hide

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If getting laundry appliances out of the kitchen or another inconvenient location is a must, use small utility room ideas, such as stacking the machines in a cupboard as a solution. 

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They can be hidden behind a door to avoid compromising the decor of the area in which they’re located, creating a completely concealed small utility room.

‘We located this freestanding washer and dryer in a separate utility room, which meant we could free up space in the kitchen to create an L-shape, so we didn’t encroach on the living space,’ explains Hayley Robson, Creative Director, Day True .

12. Make more of under-counter areas

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Washing machines are often positioned near the sink in a utility room, which makes plumbing convenient. However, this may not be the most space-efficient solution for a small room such as the narrow utility room shown above. Consider, as an alternative, leaving below counter space for a laundry basket that can be pulled out as needed. 

‘It is often tricky to create a nice looking utility but here we have stacked the washing machine and dryer, provided a broom cupboard and still managed to fit plenty of worktop,’ says Tim Higham, owner of Higham Furniture . ‘The laundry basket is great for storing dirty clothes. The freestanding shelves over the sink are less heavy than cabinetry and provide additional storage space. ’ 

13. Consider the lighting

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As a hard-working space, a utility room needs lighting adequate for the tasks that take place in the space, including reading the displays of laundry appliances, ironing, and the close working involved in making small repairs to prolong the life of clothes and linens. A utility room may be a windowless space, located so that it’s the kitchen that enjoys all the daylight available in this part of the house, and in this case ambient lighting will need to take daylight’s place entirely.

A small utility room also requires excellent lighting to avoid areas of shadow that can make it feel even more compact. 

Bear in mind that lighting fixtures will need to be rated appropriately according to their proximity to water sources for safety. This room by Charlie Kingham Cabinetmakers includes a waterproof bulkhead light by Industville . ‘They look great when paired with tongue-and-groove panelling, creating a subtle nautical look which suits both modern and traditional style properties,’ says Industville Managing Director Marketa Rypacek.

14. Boost the decorative detail 

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Opportunities to introduce the elements that make a utility room an attractive as well as practical space can seem limited when the room is small. However, creative backsplash ideas mean you could introduce decorative detail as well as contrasting lines to the remainder of the room scheme. 

‘We designed a more ornate splashback than usual in this small utility space to make something out of nothing in an otherwise tight spot,’ says interior designer Naomi Astley Clarke . ‘It adds charm. Always consider the shape and edge detail on a backsplash – these details create the magic and the beauty.’

15. Choose bold color

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While pale wall colors can make a small utility room feel bigger, more vibrant hues definitely shouldn’t be out of the running when designing the space. A rich or vivid shade can draw the eye, taking the focus off freestanding appliances.

‘The bold colour on the wall was chosen to make the unique bespoke cabinetry and the oak beams of the house really pop and stand out, carrying through to the kitchen to make it flow seamlessly,’ says William Durrant, owner of Herringbone Kitchens of this small utility space.

16. Free up the floor

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Floorstanding airers can make a small utility room awkward to move around in and clean laundry can get knocked on to the floor, leaving you to start from scratch with cleaning it. Instead, use wall space for airing linens at a height that’s still easily reachable, leaves the counter free, and takes up ‘dead’ wall space.

A fold-out design like this one from Garden Trading barely takes up space when it’s not in use and flat against the wall.

17. Create a room within a room

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If carving out a utility room however small would compromise an open layout, it’s perfectly possible to fit one within it. ‘This configuration is perfect for an open-plan space,’ says Emma Stuart Stephens of Mereway . 

‘Being able to have easy access to a full (yet compact) laundry system is ideal for a kitchen which is free flowing, minimalist yet multipurpose. The storage inside is truly utilitarian, designed so that it contains everything that is needed but when the doors are closed there is no indication of what is inside.’

18. Set a utility behind folding doors

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Another great way to fit a small utility room into an open layout without partitioning off part of the space with new walls is to opt for a single line of laundry appliances plus cupboard space. Set it behind bifold doors and everything is easy to access but discreet.

’The couple love to cook,’ says Julia Brown, Design Director, Mowlem & Co , Newcastle, of the owners of this renovated property, ’but wanted to stay connected to the living aspect of the room while doing so and while keeping certain functions and storage areas neatly tucked away. ’

How much does it cost to build a small utility room extension?

Building a utility room extension can cost around $11,000/£8,000 for the build itself if it’s a single storey extension and of a small size. You’ll need to budget for the cabinetry for the room in addition to this, along with the sink and faucet, plus any new laundry appliances you might need to fit out the room.

You’ll also have to factor in the cost of plumbing and electrical work as necessary to create the design you want. Bear in mind that the project will be less costly and more straightforward if the utility room is located near the existing plumbing.

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator. 

28 Best Small Laundry Room Design Ideas for 2022

It’s all too easy for a laundry room to turn into a dark closet full of dirty clothes. Make household chores more appealing by making over the room in which you do them. A welcoming laundry room will encourage everyone in the house to participate in chores. Our list of 28 small laundry room design ideas will help you to enjoy the area around your washer and dryer (probably for the first time). You’re proud of the rest of your home, why not love your laundry room too?

28 Stylish Small Laundry Room Design Ideas to Inspire You

You don’t need a finished basement or servants’ quarters to have a welcoming laundry room. This list includes design ideas for even the smallest of spaces and budgets. All you need is a little paint, some organizational tools and this gallery of laundry rooms.

With the right design, you can even use your laundry room for other tasks like at-home office work or crafts. Add a rustic wooden countertop that doubles as a folding and ironing station, or get some much-needed extra storage space with a wall of shelves. After the makeover, you’re sure to find yourself enjoying your laundry room a lot more often.

1. Rustic Retro Laundry Room Concept

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One of the laundry room ideas for this cheery laundry center with a front loading washer and dryer takes advantage of the empty space on top of the machines by running a shelf just wide enough to safely hold laundry things along the back of them. Instructions painted on the wall inspired by a laundromat gives this space some humor.

2. Enjoy the Sunshine in the Laundry Room

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Another of the laundry room ideas takes advantage of the natural light coming in through an undressed window. Again, the washer and dryer are front loading, which allows space above them for shelves that hold attractive wicker baskets and apothecary jars and bowls filled with laundry materials. There’s even enough space to hang freshly laundered shirts.

3. Cozy Country Laundry Room

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The laundry room ideas in this space take advantage of the warmth of wood. Shelves stretch over the washer and dryer and there’s enough space beside them to tuck a bin for sorting. Metal bins sit on the first shelf while laundry detergents and other bins are on the second shelf within easy reach.

4. Fresh Out of the Dryer Laundry

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The washer in this laundry center is top loading, though the dryer is front loading, so the shelf above them is held up by brackets. The white of the machines, the shelves and wall cabinets with beadboard doors is given warmth by the taupe colored walls, a brown floor that may be made of resilient material and pots of dried flowers in open shelves.

5. Laundry Pocket Turned Accent Wall

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Some homeowner’s laundry centers are found in a niche in a long hall. Though some folks don’t mind their washer and dryer being exposed, others would rather the area be hidden when not in use. One of the laundry room ideas is to hide the area behind a sliding barn door. In this scheme the door is a bright aquamarine blue that echoes the color of the bottom of the French window curtains.

6. Brilliant Laundry Room Design Idea

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If a homeowner has a lot of room, they can use one part of the laundry room for sorting and hand washing. This room has a deep apron sink for hand washing and a rustic wooden countertop that echoes the hardwood floor and the coir rug, the clothes rod on the wall and the shelf mounted on another wall faced with subway tile. Framed photos keep the room from looking too utilitarian.

7. Pretty French Provincial Laundry Room

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Who said that plants and artwork have no place in a homeowner’s laundry room ideas? In this tiny space, the front loading washer and dryer’s black and white color scheme are repeated on the intricate tiles of the floor, the black and white framed photos and the black window frame. The texture of woven grass baskets reflects the bamboo of the roll up shade. Pots of live plants soften the overall look.

8. Bright Whites Done Right Laundry Room

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Laundry room ideas don’t need to cost a lot of money to bring to fruition. One uninspiring laundry center was livened up by a rough hewn shelf lined with identical gray storage boxes. A sign saying “Laundry” at least partially covered up the wiring and exposed plumbing. Since the dryer is front loading, why not put a plant and a small lamp on top of it?

9. Space Age Closet Surprise Laundry Room

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This laundry area simply glitters with a metallic wall tile that matches the frames around the windows of the front loading washer and dryer, giving the area a space aged feel. Again, since the tops of the machines are empty space, the homeowner has installed a gleaming stone shelf. Above this are wall cabinets that leave enough space for a clothes rod and hangers.

10. Gray and White and Warm Laundry Room

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Don’t forget the paint scheme when it comes to laundry room ideas. This room has a deep gray beadboard wall hung with two white cabinets connected by a shelf. The engineered stone shelf that sits atop the washer and dryer is also gray and is almost a match for the dark gray of the front loading machines’ window gaskets.

11. Small Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood

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Really elegant cabinetry shouldn’t be confined to the kitchen. The floor and wall cabinets in this room have recessed panels and the wall cabinets have grown moldings. There are cubbies for wicker baskets to hold separates and enough shelf space for laundry items and a clothes rod. The floor, which is or resembles variegated brown and tan marble, makes the room truly elegant.

12. Clothes and Pet Cleaning Laundry Room

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One of the more innovative laundry room ideas is to use extra space as a pet cleaning center. This mostly gray and white laundry room has its washer stacked on its dryer to save space. Beside them is a cubby repurposed into a doggie bed. A drawer probably olds grooming items. Beside that is a little shower area where Barkley can be hosed down.

13. Little Laundry on the Prairie

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The washer and dryer fit so well into this very rusticated center that it’s hard to believe that they are from the 21st century. A simple piece of lumber has been set over them and an equally primitive shelf with brackets stretches above them. The cubby between the machines is also simple,and the place where the ceiling meets the walls and where the walls meet each other are faced in knotty pine.

14. Old-fashioned Meets Modern Laundry Room Design

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Yet another of the laundry room ideas uses wall shelves above the machines with what look like homespun curtains in the door windows. To one side, shelves hold wicker baskets filled with freshly laundered linen. Another wall holds old fashioned laundry implements. In this case, they’re a washboard and a rug beater. A touch of whimsey is added by a set of keys dangling from one of the cabinet knobs and an old jar full of bright flowers.

15. Steel and Chrome and Wood Laundry Room

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The big, bold steel and chrome washer and dryer stand out in this otherwise Arcadian laundry center. The wooden plank is not set directly on the machines but lies on bars that echo the bars that hold up the shelf above the work space. This space holds a framed list of laundry room rules and galvanized metal containers, but all is softened by the gold color of the wall and the glow thrown by a corner lamp.

16. Super Simple Laundry Wall Makeover

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Another one of the simpler laundry room ideas is a plain blond wood plank set over the front loading machines with taupe wall cabinets above. There’s enough room for a clothes rod and wooden hangers to receive just washed shirts. Subway tiles, a sign from an old laundromat, apothecary jars, a plant and a wire basket complete the look.

17. Easy, Beachy Sorting Laundry Room

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Foldable drying racks are one of the better laundry room ideas. These have been installed permanently on the wall over the area used for sorting clothes and a chest of drawers used to hold other laundry items. The pure white of the laundry bags, chest of drawers, walls and ceiling contrasts beautifully with the speckled black of the floor and the gray, white and black stripes of the rug.

18. Breath of Fresh Air Laundry Room

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This laundry center is hidden behind a pair of formidable looking wooden doors. Inside, shelves recreate the boldness of the doors, though their look is softened by a golden-tan wall, the whites of folded towels, a glass vase full of white tulips and even the light gray color of the machines and their reflective glass.

19. Elegant Monochromatic Utility Laundry Room

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Black, white and gray are the colors of this laundry room, though these neutrals are broken up some what by the light wood of the blocky shelf and the wooden slab on top of a floor cabinet. The rather severe lines are softened by the intricate pattern of the black and white floor tiles.

20. Make Specialty Colors Pop Laundry Room

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Fortunately, a homeowner can buy a washer/dryer combo in a variety of colors and this couple is a brash navy blue along with the usual silver of the window frames and the control knobs. The color complements the neutrals found in the doors, the beadboard on the walls, the elegant turned columns beside the machines and even the clothes themselves.

21. A Laundry Room You’ll Linger In

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This laundry room leads to the outside, and the windows in the door let in plenty of natural light. Even the terra cotta colored floor tiles seem to blur the line between the inside and the outside as do the plants in the wall planters. The apron sink, the paneled wall cabinets and the generous apothecary jars gives this laundry room a kitchen-like feel.

22. Subway Tile Backsplash Accent Laundry Room

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Another of the good laundry room ideas is to put the washer and dryer in their own wooden box. The blond wood of the “box” echoes the edges of the long, narrow wall cabinet above the machines, the clothes rod and even the frame of the outsized clock. There’s enough space between the wall cabinet and the ceiling for some storage.

23. Dark but Not Dreary Laundry Room

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One of the laundry room ideas is to make the room downright sexy. The wooden slab over these two front loading machines is made of a sumptuous wood such as teal or rosewood, and the wall cabinets behind it have been fitted with with hidden task lights that illuminate the work space. Laundry items are presented on jars in a tray, and there are sunken lights in the ceiling.

24. All the Aqua You Need Laundry Room

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Adding pastel colors to the laundry room is one of the more creative laundry room ideas. This room has wall cabinets of the palest blue that are lighter even than the plastic buckets that contain the staining and cleaning kits. Rolls of paper towel, wicker baskets and apothecary jars full of clothespins and laundry powder are stored neatly on the shelves.

25. Shabby Chic Laundry Room

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No one says that the space can’t be shabby chic. This homeowner has added a glass pendant lantern, a shield-shaped mirror and some chintzy fabrics for the curtains and protective cloths on a shelf and over one of the machines to make this laundry room one of a kind. There’s nothing shabby about it actually.

26. Contemporary Cabin Restroom Laundry Room

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Why not have a combination bathroom and laundry center? This little room calls to mind an old fashioned outhouse/wash house with its weathered, white painted boards on the walls and the cabinets. There’s enough space left for the toilet bowl and sink, a tiny stool and a portable drying rack.

27. Proof You Have Laundry Room

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Another solution for an exceptionally tiny space is to stack one machine on top of the other and add simple shelves for all the necessary items to make laundry day easier. The whole thing is hidden behind folding, louvered doors that guests probably won’t notice when they’re shut. That is, they won’t notice unless they read the jaunty sign that proclaims “Laundry” above the space.

28. Black, White, Pink Laundry Room

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If you are wondering where the statement is going to be made in the room you can choose it to be the floor. You will fall in love with the black and white hand-painted cement tile. Use black base cabinets which will contribute to the lightness of the room. The natural stone countertops give a clean, ethereal look to the room.

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55 Laundry Room Ideas That’ll Make Doing Laundry a Joy

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Laundry is an unavoidable household task that many people find boring, but your laundry room certainly doesn’t have to be. Interior designers and home decorators never miss a decorating opportunity, knowing that the key to a stylish interior is maximizing every last square inch of space in your home. Elevating a laundry room from a purely utilitarian room to a functional and beautiful room of its own will make your daily chores a little more tolerable, no matter how large or small a space. And because a laundry room is a relatively discrete space in the home, you can treat it either as an extension of your existing decor or as a chance to splash out and take some risks with color, wallpaper, or design that you might otherwise hesitate to incorporate in the main areas of the home.

Whether you are designing a laundry room for a new home, remodeling your current space, or just looking for ideas to refresh your current laundry room, check out these 55 stylish laundry rooms in a number of sizes and styles to inspire your utility room makeover or refresh.

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  Wood Elements

  Cathie Hong Interiors / Margaret Austin Photo

  Interior designer Cathie Hong of Cathie Hong Interiors updated this light-flooded San Jose laundry room with warm wood accents, black hexagonal floor tiles, graphic black-and-white wallpaper, and a mix of open and closed storage to house plants and accessories, creating a utilitarian room with plenty of style.

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  Floating Island

  Whitney Parkinson Design

  In this pretty, functional, spacious laundry room from interior designer Whittney Parkinson of Whitney Parkinson Design, traditional Shaker cabinetry painted in a soothing pale blue provides plenty of storage, and countertops offer room to sort and fold. A portable center island with a functional stainless steel base to match the cabinet pulls and a marble top adds extra work space without impeding flow. The soft geometric gray-and-white tiles add a quiet dose of personality.

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  Under the Eaves

  Carina Skrobecki Photography / Jessica Nelson Design

  This laundry room under the eaves of a Tudor home from interior designer Jessica Nelson of Jessica Nelson Design has timeless, classic appeal. Painting the sloping wood-paneled ceiling, walls, and flooring in a soft white unifies the space and keeps it feeling light and airy. Black countertops, a farmhouse sink, and soft gray cabinetry help ground the space, and a vintage runner in shades of red adds homey charm.

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  Pretty and Polished

  Jules Interiors

  This spacious, light-flooded laundry room from Canadian interior design firm Jules Interiors is pretty and polished in shades of pale white and gray. Built-ins that extend from floor to ceiling to maximize vertical space, a farmhouse sink and vintage-style pendant light add a timeless feel. Open shelving lined with baskets keeps things organized and clutter-free.

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  Stylish Details

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  Interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors kept this spacious laundry and mud room clean and functional with white shiplap walls, a row of storage hooks, a bench, and simple gray tile flooring. But she turned it into a room you wouldn’t mind spending time in thanks to a vintage rug in a bold pattern, and a fun multi-globe bubble light.

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  Black, White + Gold

  Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

  For this laundry room makeover, Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona chose matte white Shaker-style cabinetry, glossy black stacked appliances, and blingy gold accents on cabinet pulls and an overhead lighting fixture that turned the compact space into a chic, functional room with a touch of glam.

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  It’s a Pattern

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  Interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors takes the focus off the appliances in this galley-style laundry room with scene-stealing dramatic graphic tile flooring and a patterned window shade.

• 08
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  Industrial

  A Beautiful Mess

  Emma Chapman from A Beautiful Mess incorporated a freestanding stainless steel utility sink into her laundry room renovation that gives it an industrial edge. Black cabinetry and white subway tile with black grout match the industrial aesthetic. Pretty green penny tile floor softens it up and matches the color palette of the adjacent powder room and the green, black, and white color scheme of the rest of the house.

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  Laundry Room Blues

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  In this long galley-style combination mud and laundry room, interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors created continuity with deep saturated blue paint on cabinetry, shiplap walls, and the casing around the appliances to create a polished, built-in feel.

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  Cabinets Galore

  Sara Tramp / Emily Henderson Design

  The features of this spacious, family-friendly laundry room renovation from interior designer Emily Henderson of Emily Henderson Design include wood floors and contrasting wood beams, and enough wall space for a swathe of cool blue paint and framed art. But the real star of the show is the endless built-in storage. A mix of closed and open cabinetry and shelving, it includes an extra tall cabinet custom built to house the ironing board, and a place to store linens so that they remain dust-free and away from the fading effects of sunlight until ready for use.

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  Wood and Stone

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  Streamlined cabinetry and a casing around the appliances in rich toned wood with plenty of natural grain and black slate countertops give this laundry room from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors a calm, refreshing, slightly woodsy feel.

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  Open-Air Hanging Rack

  Sara Tramp / Emily Henderson Design

  Interior designer Emily Henderson of Emily Henderson Design took advantage of the generous proportions of this laundry room to create a spacious countertop folding area with a trio of designated rolling laundry bins stored beneath it, installing a long built-in hanging rack to make it easy to air-dry clothes, saving energy and money on the dryer.

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  Boho Design Style

  Lindsay Stetson Thompson / Mindy Gayer Design Co.

  This easy, breezy Napa, CA. laundry room renovation from interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co. has clean lines with a touch of boho style from a colorful geometric kilim rug, simple wall hooks strung with Turkish towels, and a Moroccan basket.

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  Glam Garage

  Anita Yokota

  Interior designer Anita Yokota transformed a corner of her garage into a glamorous laundry room with a mood so zen she sometimes meditates while doing laundry. She added epoxy flooring, wallpaper, open shelving, a countertop and utility sink, a fiddlehead fern and a Champagne-colored washer and dryer to add polish.

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  Multi-Colored Tile

  Bethany Nauert / Oh Joy

  Joy Cho, founder and director of the L.A.-based lifestyle brand and design company Oh Joy, brought color, life, and positive energy to a narrow laundry room with dark green painted cabinets and patterned multi-colored tile. She built a wall of storage for linens and laundry supplies with cabinetry and a long floating shelf, and used brass hardware and faucets throughout to brighten and unite the space.

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  Wainscoting

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  Interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors created a black-and-white laundry room design with texture and interest by installing black wainscoting at the same height as the black appliances that help it blend seamlessly into the black cabinetry. The walls are covered in a loose graphic patterned wallpaper, and floors are tiled with a pretty geometric that gives the small space as much style as functionality, leaving the countertops clear for sorting and folding.

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  Window Seats

  Heidi Culver / KG Designs

  Interior designer Kristin Glandon of KG Designs created an inviting combination laundry and mud room in her clean and modern farmhouse home that has built-in windowseats that take advantage of the room’s large, tall windows.

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  Rustic Flooring

  Carina Skrobecki Photography / Jessica Nelson Design

  Interior designer Jessica Nelson of Jessica Nelson Design built this spacious laundry room with a wall of storage from scratch, adding rustic flooring to give it a sense that it has always been there.

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  Stacked

  Michelle Berwick Design

  Interior designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design stacked the appliances and added built-ins to provide storage up to the ceiling as well as a countertop for folding clothes in this compact laundry room. A hanging rod by the window means that you can practically air dry your clothes on a nice day.

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  Farmhouse Sink Vignette

  Carina Skrobecki Photography / Jessica Nelson Design

  Interior designer Jessica Nelson of Jessica Nelson Design created a cozy focal point in a sprawling laundry room with a farmhouse sink lit by a sconce, and decorated with a small vintage painting to add some charm to the brand new room.

• 21
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  White on White on White

  A Beautiful Mess

  Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess did a major renovation of her laundry room, moving the utility sink beneath the window for a better view, and adding a “white on white on white” color scheme of penny tile floors, shiplap walls, and white quartz countertops. She added warmth with gold-toned cabinet pulls, hooks, and fixtures, plus a vintage rug, and hanging plants for a dose of personality.

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  Double Tile

  Vanessa Lentine / Mindy Gayer Design Co.

  Two types of tile—a delicate star-patterned tile backsplash and a subway tile floor laid in a herringbone pattern with a straight border—give this laundry room design from interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co. movement and interest with a few simple moves. Medium-toned gray cabinetry and bright brass hardware complete the look, and a few small pieces of art and a plant leaning on the countertop make it feel as stylish as the rest of the house.

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  Garage Conversion

  My 100 Year Old Home

  Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home created a laundry corner in the multi-purpose garage and game room at her California beach house. Functional shelving that runs up to the ceiling and clear plastic storage bins keep supplies organized and easy to locate.

• 24
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  Fresh and Happy

  Bethany Nauert / Oh Joy

  In this cheerful, upbeat studio/guest house laundry room, designer Joy Cho of Oh Joy created a functional and pretty laundry space using shades of blue and green and Oh Joy for Cle Tile (in Pinwheel) on the L-shaped backsplash. She added a countertop, sink, and a stacking washer/dryer. Two-toned cabinetry on uppers and lowers picks up on the tile design. Hexagonal brass knobs that mimic the shape of the backsplash tile complete the fun and fresh space.

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  Tall and Taupe

  Kate Marker Interiors

  This handsome laundry room from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors has shiplap walls and tall Shaker-style cabinetry painted in a soothing neutral taupe. A farmhouse sink, checkerboard plaid tile floors, and a black stone countertop, and black metal accents create a serene and stylish space.

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• 26
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  Traditional Twist

  JK Interior Living

  Interior designer Julie Kantrowitz of JK Interior Living built this laundry room around the existing narrow windows. Marble countertops and dark cabinetry give the room a traditional feel. Graphic patterned tile floor adds a dramatic twist.

• 27
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  Galley Style

  Thistlewood Farm

  Blogger KariAnne of Thistlewood Farm gave her storage-packed galley-style laundry room a major refresh with a coat of white paint on walls, trim, and furniture to brighten what had previously been a charming but dark space. Keeping it light and bright keeps the focus on the view from the large window at the far end.

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  Wild Wallpaper

  Tara Carter Photography / Morse Design

  Interior designer Andi Morse of Morse Design went for it with a dramatic blue, gray, and white Japanese landscape-inspired wallpaper on all four walls of this laundry room. She used a vibrant blue shade taken from the wallpaper to paint cabinetry and trim to pull it all together and make it feel intentional. Using wallpaper in a small discrete space like a laundry room is a fun way to experiment with pattern and color without risking that you’ll tire of it in a main space.

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  Matching Backsplash

  Leclair Decor

  Melissa and Sacha Leclair of Leclair Decor added a backsplash using the same tile they chose for their bathroom to give this small but functional all-white laundry room a touch of pattern while tying it into the overall design of the home.

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  Straight and Narrow

  Michelle Berwick Design

  Interior designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design created a multi-functional laundry and mud room with plenty of built-in storage, maximizing the long and narrow space to its fullest potential.

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  Herringbone

  Leclair Decor

  Dark gray herringbone floor tile laid from side to side adds interest to this small but functional laundry from Melissa and Sacha Leclair of Leclair Decor, while light wood cabinetry adds contrast.

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  Subtle Polish

  Vanessa Lentine / Mindy Gayer Design Co.

  In this compact Newport Beach, CA. laundry room, interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co. used pale gray marble countertops and patterned tile floors, and a pretty and subtle pale blue patterned wallpaper to give it the same breezy polish as the rest of this comfortable and stylish home.

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  Stacked

  Bethany Nauert / Oh Joy

  The washer and dryer in the narrow laundry room by designer Joy Cho of Oh Joy are stacked to save room. Dark green paint mimics the room’s cabinetry, creating contrast with the bright white paint throughout.

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  Command Central

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  This spacious laundry from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors features a freestanding wood island in the center that is anchored by a dramatic light fixture, giving the room structure and added functionality.

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  Dark Paint

  Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

  For this small, narrow laundry room makeover, Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona went with stormy dark gray paint that gives it a calming feel. A group of framed photos on one wall creates a focal point, and storage that goes up to the ceiling maximizes vertical space.

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  U-Shaped

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  The other half of the large U-shaped laundry room from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors features wraparound countertops and lower cabinets, and even includes space for a stool that can double as a place to get some work done while waiting for the towels to dry, or as a place to do sewing projects or repairs.

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  French-Inspired

  Charbonneau Interiors

  This simple French-inspired laundry room from Nancy Charbonneau of Charbonneau Interiors features a black-and-white palette down the black hangers on the black drying rod. Tall white painted cabinetry with black pulls maximizes vertical storage, and a pretty patterned tile floor adds a note of whimsy.

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  Open Landing

  Michelle Berwick Design

  To preserve the structural integrity of a 1900 farmhouse, interior designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design chose to convert the landing into a dedicated open laundry room complete with stacking appliances, built-in storage, and a generous countertop.

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  Graphic Floor Tiles

  Vanessa Lentine / Mindy Gayer Design Co.

  Interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co. created a clean, functional, and stylish laundry room off a main hallway that is done in pale neutral tones including soft white and gray Shaker-style cabinetry, white appliances, and white subway tiles. The diamond-patterned black-and-white tile floor adds interest and differentiates the laundry room flooring from the hardwood floors throughout the rest of the house.

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  Parquet Flooring

  Michelle Berwick Design

  Interior designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design used wood parquet flooring in the laundry room of this gut remodel to add warmth to a fresh, clean white-and -lue color scheme.

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  Sliding Door

  Vanessa Lentine / Mindy Gayer Design Co.

  The laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is accessed by a sliding barn door that saves room on the interior and allows clients to easily shut the door.  

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  Behind the Barn Door

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  For this laundry room off the kitchen, interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors gave the space its own personality with a lick of green paint and added a large gray sliding barn door so it can be hidden when not in use.

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  Quiet Flare

  Michelle Berwick Design

  Interior designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design added quiet drama to this laundry room makeover with custom fluted cabinetry, graphic wallpaper, and an earthy tile floor.

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  Tiny Touches

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  A close-up of the laundry room from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors shows that a few simple details can make a laundry room feel homey, like the vintage laundry sign, a small plant, industrial farmhouse sconces, and wire baskets lined with clean white cotton.

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  English Cottage

  Whittney Parkinson Design

  Interior designer Whittney Parkinson of Whittney Parkinson Design was inspired by an English country aesthetic for this spacious laundry room styled with natural materials, art, and a dramatic vase full of tall branches.

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  Tight Fit

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  This compact laundry room from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors features built-in shelving that maximizes every inch of space. An extra tall marble backsplash and sparsely styled shelving above the farmhouse sink draws the eyes up and keeps the modest space from feeling cramped. Bold black-and-white floor tile adds impact.

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  Small But Mighty

  Ellie Lillstrom / Emily Henderson Design

  Contributor Albie K. Buabeng from Emily Henderson Design chose a bold black-and-white palette for this small laundry room set back in a cased opening. Its black appliances melt into the glossy black floor, while geometric wallpaper creates a focal point and white side walls add balance.

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  Vintage Door

  My 100 Year Old Home

  Blogger Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home chose to obscure the view into the laundry room of her Waco, TX. holiday rental with a vintage door and accessories that decorate the hallway outside of the master bedroom. Vintage signage and an architectural detail above the door gives the eye plenty to look at, but the glass door lends a glimpse into the laundry room.

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  Ceiling Rod

  Stoffer Photography / Kate Marker Interiors

  In this gray, black, and white industrial farmhouse laundry room from interior designer Kate Marker of Kate Marker Interiors, a large black extendable hanging rod attached to the ceiling adds a bold industrial touch while providing tons of hanging capacity to air dry clothes.

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  Plaid Floor Tiles

  Tessa Neustadt / Emily Henderson Design

  Interior designer Emily Henderson from Emily Henderson Design installed custom California Closets cabinetry and fun plaid floor tile for this small space laundry room renovation that maximizes every inch of the room and offers a mix of closed and open storage options including a drying rod above the countertop.

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  Multi-Functional

  Charbonneau Interiors 

  The laundry room in this suburban home from Nancy Charbonneau of Charbonneau Interiors doubles as a dining room for the family dog, and has enough room for a washer, dryer, and large spare fridge.

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  Cool Toned

  Charlie Coull Design

  Interior designer Charlie Coull of Charlie Coull Design kept it fresh and simple with a cool-toned palette of pale gray, blue, and white with stainless steel appliances in this no-nonsense laundry room design.

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  Laundry-Themed Art

  My 100 Year Old Home

  For this short-term rental home renovation, blogger Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home decorated the laundry room off the kitchen with a neutral palette, adding patterned floor tile and hung a trio of vintage patent prints of an iron, washboard, and clothes hanger mounted in black frames over the appliances to add some charm.

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  Vintage Signage

  Thistlewood Farm

  Blogger KariAnne from Thistlewood Farm gives her laundry room pride of place with a vintage laundry sign on the door.

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  White and Bright

  Kelly Boyd / Calimia Home

  Gustaf Svensson and Monique Miller of Calimia Home kept it white, bright, and fresh in this 1918 Colonial remodel in Savannah, Georgia. Clean white paint and polished nickel finishes in the kitchen were extended to the laundry room. Natural woven textures in the rug and baskets and wooden hangers on the drying rod warm it up.

18 Utility Room Ideas for a Hardworking Laundry Room

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What kind of utility room ideas are you searching for? There are those ideas which help a utility room make use of its small footprint to its full potential, while there are others designed to make your utility room one of the most stylish spaces in your house.  

The good news is that a lot of the time, you don’t need to choose between the two, and as these 18 utility room ideas we’ve curated go to show, creating a space that’s both functional and beautiful is easy with the right inspiration to hand. 

We’ve pulled together 18 ideas that will change how you look at your utility room, helping to make doing the laundry a little bit less of a chore. 

1. Create an Effective Lighting Scheme for a Utility Room 

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Utility rooms in existing homes are often afterthought spaces, so can end up with no natural light other than an external rear door. With that in mind, your lighting scheme has to work harder for all occasions. 

(MORE: Kitchen Lighting Ideas)

As a functional space, bright downlighters will help illuminate the utility room for tasks, but softer, ambient light — from under cabinet LED strips in this Higham Furniture kitchen for example — will make the room more enjoyable to be in at other times and round out a well-formed lighting scheme.  

2. Stack Appliances in a Compact Utility Room

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Stacking a washing machine and tumbler dryer is a great idea to make use of tall units and free up low level storage in a utility room. Whether you have built-in cabinetry which allows you to stack up your washer and dryer or use a stacking kit, the washing machine should always be on the bottom as they are heavier and contain a concrete block to prevent movement when running a spin cycle. 

3. Save Space with a Suspending Drying Rack 

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Search for any utility room ideas on Pinterest, and we bet you’ll find a suspended drying rack, but are they functional? If ceiling height allows, these devices can be winched out of the way both when in use and when not in use, while keeping the rack close at hand whenever it’s needed.  

As heat rises in your home, you may also find your washing dries quicker at its elevated level and you can position your rack in front of a window for even quicker drying times.  

Wooden suspended drying racks add a definite aesthetic quality to your utility room too — take this beautiful space by deVOL Kitchens as an example. 

4. Set Your Utility Room Sink Beneath a Window 

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You may end up wiling away many hours at a utility room sink, so it’s a good idea to locate a window over the sink for better views and lots of natural light. In this small bespoke utility room from Herringbone Kitchens , a double Belfast sink is a great idea, as it’s large enough for pre-treating tough stains, washing dirty wellies and keeping the dirt out of the rest of the house. 

5. Install a Clothes Rail to Make Laundry Easier 

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Want to do your ironing in your utility room? Even when short on space, such as in this room featuring Lifestyle Floors flooring, you can install a clothes rail to make keeping your clothes crease-free as easy as possible. 

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Utility rooms are often connected to kitchens, and whether they’re divided by a door or open plan, creating a visual link between the two is a good idea. That doesn’t mean that your utility room has to have exactly the same look as your kitchen design, but creating a design feature that picks up a ‘red thread’ between the two spaces that creates a transition between the them. 

(MORE: A Guide to Buying a Kitchen Sink)

In this design with cabinetry from Life Kitchens, a statement flooring design has been used to outline the edges of the room, creating a visual, but not physical, divide between the kitchen and utility room.

7. Open Storage Ideas for Better Flow in Your Utility Room 

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Where utility rooms are often less generously sized than kitchens, you may need the space to work harder for a seamless flow when working in the room. An idea such as switching out some cabinetry, with doors that open out onto you, with open shelving can be an effective way to make the space easier to use. 

In this bespoke Neptune utility room design, baskets have been designed into the room which could also be used effectively to store then transport laundry around the house.  

8. Pocket Doors are a Great Idea for a Versatile Utility Room

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An open-plan kitchen/utility room may seem a good idea for making your space seem larger, but practically it pays to have some divide between the two rooms, whether that’s to hide mess away while enjoying the kitchen space, or help to keep the volume of washing appliances out of your living areas. 

A pocket door is the best of both worlds, offering you a solid, closed door when you need it, while tucking away completely when not for a proper open-plan design. 

9. Pack in as Many Clever Storage Ideas into a Utility Room as Possible 

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While good looks are still important, utility rooms are much more functional spaces, so packing in as much storage as possible is the key to a room that works well for your home. 

In this Humphrey Munson utility room design, bespoke floor to ceiling cabinetry maximises the amount of storage. Include a step stool, or in this case library ladder, in your design to ensure that you can reach those very top cabinets. 

10. Add Some Fun to Your Utility Room with These Paint Ideas

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Even if your kitchen design is a neutral paradise, a colourful utility room is a great way to add an unexpected twist to your interior design and make the space less bland. 

Whether that’s a feature wall, painted kitchen cabinets or some well placed artwork, your home’s small and concealed spaces are the perfect canvases for the more creative side of your interior design tastes. 

(MORE: Painting Kitchen Cabinets)

11. Create a Boot Room 

(Image credit: Martin Moore)

What is a boot room? Functioning like a cloak room for storing shoes and coats, a boot room reaps extra benefits by doubling up as a utility room. 

With a sink for clearing up muddy shoes, the washing machine for those post-football match kits to go straight into and durable materials which will stand up to a wet dog shaking when coming back in from their winter walks, the overlap in uses is worth exploring.  

This Martin Moore design uses bespoke storage for an effective and stylish boot room idea. 

12. Create Storage for Shoes in Your Utility Room 

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Even if you don’t have space for a boot room per se, including some shoe storage is a great idea for a utility room, especially if you use your home’s back entrance (where your utility room will hopefully be located) to enter the house after a muddy dog walk, for example, or for keeping a pair of shoes close at hand for hanging out washing in the garden. 

This clever design from Life Kitchens packs in plenty of storage punch, with a hanging clothes rail and smart over door tea towel holder — such a smart idea for a small utility room. 

13. Divide Your Utility Room with a Partition Screen 

(Image credit: Martin Moore)

Separating your kitchen from your utility room is a good idea, especially in openplan kitchens where you like to spend your time. Laundry appliances and dishwashers, often located in utility rooms, can be noisy, and you’ll want to be able to prevent smells from cooking permeating any clothes drying nearby.  

However, keeping both spaces connected and open is a great way for your home to feel bigger. Pocket doors and glass partition doors both work effectively in offering the best of both worlds.

(MORE: Crittall-Style Doors) 

14. Go Classic with Utility Room Panelling 

(Image credit: Neptune)

Panelling is a smart idea for a functional utility room. Not only does it look good, a painted timber finish will be more durable when dealing with water splashes and mud than a matt emulsion wall. 

From traditional butt and bead panelling, as seen in this beautiful Neptune utility room, to more contemporary panelling ideas, try using it around the sink and near the back door when not opting for even tougher tile or stone surfaces in these areas. 

15. Incorporate Shelving for Overflow Storage in Your Utility Room 

(Image credit: Life Kitchens)

Open shelving is a double-edge sword — it helps keep things close at hand and is perfect for a small space where opening doors can be tricky, however keeping it perfectly styled and looking it’s best can be a tall order.  

This isn’t such a concern for a utility room, which won’t see much footfall from guests entering the house, so can be better dedicated to a more functional set-up.

16. Install a Laundry Chute

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When self building or renovating, why not take the opportunity to factor in a laundry chute in your plans for a utility room? This design created by Hush Kitchens incorporates a chute hidden within cabinetry, ensuring dirty washing is delivered directly to where it needs to be. 

17. Does a Utility Room Need Integrated Appliances?

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In many contemporary kitchens, appliances are integrated into cabinetry as, let’s face it, they’re far less attractive to look at than a nice Shaker-style door. Ask yourself whether this is necessary for your utility room as it’s a space less inhabited by visitors to your home. This Harvey Jones Linear utility room still looks smart without integrated appliances, for example.  

Integrated appliances may cause more obstructions in a small utility room, making it harder to transfer from washing machine to tumbler dryer, for instance, or operate appliance controls, especially with your hands full. 

18. Hide Everything Behind Closed Doors for a Minimalist Utility Room

(Image credit: Herringbone Kitchens)

On the flip side, compare how elegant a utility room with everything stored and organised behind beautiful cabinetry is. This grand utility room from Herringbone Kitchens features two parallel runs of base cabinetry units as well as tall, floor to ceiling units on the back wall, all characterised by the sleek lines of the doors, with no clutter in site. 

Behind the doors, beautiful bespoke interiors means everything has its place, from a dedicated zone for the ironing board and other tall items, to the stacked washer and dryer. 

Hugh is Digital Editor of homebuilding.co.uk and has worked on a range of home, design and property magazines, including Grand Designs, Essential Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms and Good Homes. Hugh has developed a passion for modern architecture and green homes, and moonlights as an interior designer, having designed and managed projects ranging from single rooms to whole house renovations and large extensions. He’s currently renovating a Victorian terrace in Essex, DIYing as much of the work as possible. His current project is a kitchen renovation which involves knocking through walls and landscaping a courtyard garden. 

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8 Ideas for Organizing Home Laundry in a Small Apartment

In the Bathroom

If the size of your bathroom allows, organize your home laundry there. Hint: the area of ​​​​the bathroom can be increased by a corridor or hallway. Another life hack: the washing machine and dryer will fit perfectly on top of each other, saving a lot of space on the floor.

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• Cleaning

  How to make ironing easier if you don’t like doing it: 7 brilliant ideas

In the hallway/corridor

In the public domain

However, the owners of a spacious hallway do not even have to arrange redevelopment: a mini-laundry may well be located near the entrance or, on the contrary, in a far secluded corner of the corridor. Do not forget to provide waterproofing of the floor in the room and coordinate the transfer of the wet zone.

Photo: Instagram inspire.paularoque

• Cleaning

  9 home laundries from foreign interiors (every hostess will like it)

In the closet

For those who are confused by the placement of the laundry area in plain sight in the hallway, there is an option to hide the utility corner behind the cabinet doors.

Photo: Instagram inspire.paularoque

• Storage systems

  5 places for washing machine (except bathroom)

In an alcove

Another solution that allows you to hide the mini-laundry room and gain some extra space for it in the hallway is a niche. Please note: so that household units do not overheat, do not move them close to the wall, leave some space behind and on the sides for air circulation – this way electrical appliances will last longer.

Photo: Instagram inspire.paularoque

• Cleaning

  6 tips for organizing a laundry room in the apartment (and no washing machines in the kitchen)

As part of the storage system

There is also a compromise option that allows you to partially hide the laundry area in the hallway, while maintaining quick direct access to the washing machine and dryer – household appliances built into the storage system. It looks very aesthetically pleasing, while access to the units does not need to open any doors.

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• Appliances

  Is it possible to put a washing machine in the corridor (and how to do it)

In the kitchen

Many consider the kitchen to be a good place to put a washing machine. Why not go further – and place a full-fledged mini-laundry room right here? Everything you need will be perfectly hidden behind the facades of the headset, and the transfer of wet areas, coordination and redevelopment will not be required.

Photo: Instagram inspire.paularoque

• Cleaning

  Laundry room design: features, filling options and project examples

Under the stairs

The fashion for the loft style has made loft beds very popular, and the organization of a mezzanine bedroom in small spaces is becoming an increasingly common solution. Does your small apartment also have a staircase leading to the second tier, floor or mezzanine? Use the space below it to good use: place a home laundry there.

Reception can also be adopted by those whose housing is located on the attic floor.

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In a separate room

Do you think that only owners of country houses and very large apartments can afford to organize a laundry in a separate room? Not at all! Even in a small space, you can separate a small corner, placing everything you need there.

Of course, you will have to sacrifice a small part of the space. But in a dedicated utility room, you can transfer all household items, organize convenient storage of household chemicals, think over the aesthetic sorting of dirty linen, and finally determine a place for an ironing board and iron. Agree, a good compromise?

Photo: Instagram inspire.paularoque

Please note: no matter where you decide to organize a mini-laundry at home, it is important to provide good ventilation in the chosen room, waterproofing the floor, and also treat the walls (if they are not tiled) before painting or wallpapering with a special primer that prevents the appearance of fungus.

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Ekaterina Boglevskaya

Laundry room in a private house or apartment: 73 photos of designs

Unlike Western countries, where public laundries are popular, in Russia it is customary to do laundry at home. But most often, a separate room is not allocated for these needs: the machine is located in the bathroom under the sink, and sometimes even in the kitchen or in the corridor. In fact, a laundry room can be organized even in a small city apartment, and it is doubly easier for the owner or hostess of a country house. In the article we will tell you what to consider, and consider examples of projects.

Laundry design in apartment and house

Features
Where to equip
— In house
— In apartment
Contents
Sample projects
— In the bathroom
— In pantry
— In the hallway
— In the toilet
— In niche
— In a private house
— In the closet

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Laundry, laundry, utility block – these words refer to a utility room or a separate area (for example, in the bathroom), where a place for washing and drying things is organized. Most often, towels, household chemicals, cleaning devices, etc. are stored here.

This is convenient for several reasons:

• Everything you need for washing and ironing is collected in one place: from the machine and sink to the powder and steamer. Also, you don’t have to look for a separate place for the dryer and carry wet things there through the whole house.
• The aesthetics of the apartment will not suffer: the dryer in the middle of the room and household chemicals in a conspicuous place do not look very nice, but with a mini-laundry room everything will be cleaned and sorted.
• Oddly enough, this saves space. It is enough to allocate a few square meters for a room or equip a laundry area right in the bathroom – and the space will be freed up in the apartment, and more free shelves will appear in the cabinets.
• Finally, it’s safe. If there are children at home, they can reach for household chemicals in the bathroom closet or grab a hot iron left unattended for a second. In the laundry, you can close and calmly do household chores, without fear that the child will get to dangerous objects.

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• Bathroom, WC

  6 functional laundry areas in the WC

You can allocate a place for a laundry room both in the house and in a city apartment. Only the dimensions of the room and its location will differ.

In the house

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In suburban housing, the situation is much simpler: as a rule, there is no shortage of square meters, and the utility block can be planned where it is convenient for you, choosing not only the area, but also the shape of the room.

A laundry room must meet several requirements:

• Good ventilation is needed to prevent mold and dampness in a humid room.
• Proximity of communications.
• Sufficient lighting – ideally at least a small window (it will also provide additional ventilation), but you can limit yourself to thoughtful artificial lighting.
• Enough space to easily load the washer and dryer, take out clothes and iron them.

Most often, a utility block in a country house is made on the basement floor, in the pantry, next to the dressing room or under the stairs. It is better to move it as far as possible from the living rooms so that the sound of working machines does not interfere with rest.

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In the apartment

It is a bit more difficult to allocate space for the laundry in the apartment: you need to work with the existing layout and start from the location of communications.

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The most popular places for laundry in the apartment:

• In the bathroom. Depending on the footage, it can be a compact column with a washer and dryer located one above the other, a deep niche or a whole separate area (for example, if you added a corridor area and a couple of extra square meters appeared).
• In the corridor or hallway. If there is a large storage system, allocate a compartment in it for equipment and all necessary household supplies. This is a convenient and aesthetic option, because everything you need will be hidden behind the doors.
• In the pantry. If the apartment already has a pantry, combine it with a laundry room. Make a separate cabinet for the washer and dryer or put them in an existing one, and organize an open rack, chest of drawers or shelves for accessories and things. Also consider ventilation so that mold does not start in the pantry.
• In the dressing room. Another popular place to place a hozblok is a dressing room. It can be part of it or adjoin it. This is convenient because all the clothes are stored here, which means you don’t have to go far to lay them out after drying and ironing.
• In a separate room. In a large apartment, a separate technical room can be allocated for laundry – usually it is located next to the bathroom or dressing room.
• On the balcony. A warm glazed loggia is suitable for a compact drying and ironing area. It is important not to litter a small space and arrange storage systems so that they do not block the light from the windows.

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• Cleaning

  6 tips for organizing a laundry room in the apartment (and no washing machines in the kitchen)

Filling

The filling of the laundry area is determined primarily by its size. On a couple of squares there is enough space only for the most necessary, and if there are 8-15 square meters. m, you can arrange a whole complex with several zones.

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Must be mandatory:

• Washing machine.
• Automatic, folding or wall dryer.
• Storage system.
• Dirty laundry basket.

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This is a necessary minimum, but not necessarily limited to it. To make home laundry even more comfortable, you can add:

• Drying machine.
• Household cabinet.
• Sink and/or technical bath.
• Ironing board.
• Boxes for household chemicals.
• Compartment for equipment: vacuum cleaner, iron, steamer, etc.

Despite the fact that this is a utility room, it must comply with the general style of housing. To make it seem cozier, add some decor: wicker baskets, posters, a vase with flowers or dried flowers, beautiful containers for household chemicals, aesthetic textiles. If the room is decorated in a loft style, hang lamps on chains and put boxes instead of soft baskets.

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In an apartment, the easiest way to organize a laundry room is in the bathroom – as was done in this project. A utility closet was built next to the sink and mirror: not too massive, but roomy. Several compartments were made in it: for household appliances, an ironing board, household chemicals, powder supplies and other trifles. And all this is hidden behind minimalistic light facades, which, when closed, almost merge with the finish – thanks to this, the real dimensions of the storage system are not striking.

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Storage systems

5 ingenious ideas for storing your ironing board

In the pantry

If you have a pantry, even if it is very small, you can allocate a little space in it for a utility block.

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In this project, the washer and dryer were placed in the classical way – vertically. They are opposite the entrance, and an ironing board fits perfectly in the gap between them and the wall. The rest of the space in the pantry is occupied by shelves on which it is convenient to store spare bedding, household chemicals, cleaning supplies and an iron.

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In the corridor

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The storage system is located in the corridor, and when closed it is impossible to see what is behind its doors. If you open them, inside there will be a full-fledged hozblok with everything you need. There are:

• Washing machine with drying function.
• Compact clothes dryer in the form of crossbars, which are attached like hangers in a wardrobe.
• Deep boxes for clothes or textiles.
• Shelves for iron and small items — for convenience, they are illuminated with LED strip.

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• Hallway

  Which closet to choose in the hallway: 6 current options

For 1.

5 sq. m

Sometimes a household unit needs to be placed on a very small area – for example, in this bathroom we managed to carve out only 1.5 squares.

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To accommodate everything you need in such a limited footage, the designer has planned a practical closet that has space for:

• Washing machine.
• Water heater.
• Iron.
• Household chemicals.
• Other household items.

The closet is decorated to match the finish, and all the storage is hidden behind the doors — as a result, the interior of the bathroom looks very neat and concise, while all the things necessary for washing and ironing are collected in one place.

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In a niche

If the bathroom has a niche or the ability to equip it, it will be a great place for a compact hozblok: it will fill the free space and at the same time will not take up extra space.

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The owners of this apartment made to order a wardrobe to fit the size of the niche and overall equipment. It provides a column for washing and drying machines (they are fixed on a special shelf for vertical installation from the manufacturer) and a narrow storage section with two pull-out baskets – it is convenient to store household chemicals, cleaning accessories, toilet paper in them. Upstairs, two more deep shelves were made, they are closed with louvered doors, which the owners painted on their own to match the finish.

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• Apartment

  8 ideas for organizing a home laundry in a small apartment

Laundry room in a private house

Here is an example of how to arrange a laundry room in a country house conveniently and stylishly. Due to the large total area for the hozblok, it was possible to allocate enough space.

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The room is decorated minimalistically and elegantly: different types of marble on the floor and walls, wood texture, semi-open fronts of cabinets that echo the laconic blinds on the windows. The room has two functional areas: a kitchen-like suite with main storage and a sink in one part, and an ironing board system in the other.

Everything for comfortable household chores is provided here: a lot of drawers and shelves for household chemicals, textiles and other things, a washing machine and a dryer, a sink and even a stool on wheels so that you can load and take out linen while sitting, not bending down.

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In the closet

Another project in a private house, but this time not a separate room was allocated for household needs, but a comfortable corner in a spacious bathroom.

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The bathroom is decorated in a cozy white-brown-blue tones, tiles and different wood textures are used in the decoration, which organically echo the nature outside the window. The laundry area was organized in a custom-made closet, which is located between the sink and the window. Doors of the louvered type hide equipment and storage, but at the same time there is no feeling of solidity and bulkiness of the structure. The tumble dryer and washing machine were placed on top of each other, and shelves were made above to store the necessary things.

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  9 home laundries from foreign interiors (every hostess will like it)

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Anastasia Stepanova

4 furnishing options for the perfect laundry room

Not every home has a separate space for ironing and washing. Let’s talk about the options.

We reviewed 4 laundry ideas for large and small spaces. To make sure that a convenient laundry is real not only in a house, but also in a small apartment.

1. Practical wardrobe in the attic

On the attic floor, it is sometimes difficult to use all the space. But with a competent layout, it is really possible to do without dead zones. Under the sloping roof, you can organize a large closet with the necessary household items, for which you do not have to reach for a long and inconvenient time.

Thanks to the multi-tiered full extension drawers, you will have the necessary items in a couple of seconds: bleach, hair dryer, iron or towels. The cabinet opens without handles – by pressing the front – and closes smoothly thanks to the closers.

Organizing a space without shelves has obvious advantages. First of all, it is the order and unity of the design of the room, when there are no bright bottles and bags of soap and powder in sight. Such a living area can be organized even in the guest bedroom, which is not used every day, even in the living room. After all, no one will guess what is actually stored in this closet.

2. Wardrobe to hide household appliances

This option is suitable for a small pantry, corridor or kitchen. When not in use, the laundry area can be easily and quickly hidden. Built-in laundry baskets will not attract attention, and sliding doors will not create obstacles for movement in a narrow room.

3.

Laundry room in a sliding room

Everyone dreams of having even a small utility room in the apartment, where there will be a washing machine, a vacuum cleaner, an ironing board and at least a couple of shelves for household chemicals. And such a room can be equipped without erecting additional partitions.

A laundry room with sliding walls is a practical option for a small apartment. It can be arranged in a kitchen or a small living room and used when no one is at home or everyone is busy with their own business in other rooms.

The walls move on rollers thanks to a sliding door system built into a small closet. That is, in fact, instead of a compartment door, a whole wall moves. The outer part of the cabinet is used as a seat when the utility room is closed, the inner (hidden) has shelves for household chemicals.

4. All-inclusive laundry

Even if the laundry room does not need to be borrowed from other rooms, it is important to arrange it comfortably and pleasing to the eye. Here are some ideas for an all-inclusive laundry room.

Large wardrobe with movable section. Some of the shelves are static, some are retractable (for those items that you use all the time). At the same time, the “movable section” is not just a screen door, but an independent space with shelves. Behind it you can store overall items – an ironing board, mops, a vacuum cleaner.

Washer and dryer hidden behind folding doors. There are many options for hiding household appliances. We like folding doors because they do not take up much space – with one movement you can open two doors at once, which are fixed in one position. There are options with and without handles.

· Lots of boxes. It takes a lot of effort in the laundry anyway: laying laundry, pouring and pouring detergents, soaking something by hand, ironing, steaming, etc. Plus, this is all combined with other household chores. Climbing on your knees on the floor to get something from the farthest corner, and turning over all the lockers does not make sense if there are convenient full extension drawers.

Large tabletop. In the laundry room, as well as in the kitchen, it is more convenient to do something with your hands at waist level. Basins on the floor and side chairs are a thing of the past. On a large tabletop, you can arrange linen by color, repair clothes, and revise detergents. Under such a reliable “roof”, the furniture will not deteriorate, even if something is spilled, and the powder will not get stuck in the gaps between the cabinets.

· Workplace. In the laundry you can do anything (not all the time to wash). This place can become your mini-study or creative workshop. Someone here sews, someone draws, looking out the window, someone transplants plants. If you have a separate large space, make the most of it. And do not forget that it is worth sometimes to sit down – your legs will definitely say thank you by the end of the day. Therefore, it is better to provide a place for a chair under the tabletop in advance.

It is better to make furniture for the laundry room to order – it will be easier to build in household appliances and equip cabinets with everything you need, to make the design in the same style. And, of course, special attention should be paid to fittings, because the utility room is experiencing enormous loads.

Laundry design. Ideas for the interior of the home laundry. Heating system can be different

Do you have any idea what the design of the laundry room in the house should be like? Most likely not. This is because such premises are often not even provided for by the layout. Be among the first to get a stylish and convenient laundry!

Beach style laundry

This compact laundry room is complemented by a wide worktop, very handy for sorting and folding laundry. A pendant lamp and a window visually increase the space, making it more spacious.

Beach style patio

This mini-laundry, located right next to the side entrance of the house, is designed to wash swimwear and beach towels. Locating the washer and dryer near the outside door helps prevent sand from entering the home. The worktop and open shelving above the appliances provide additional storage space for linens and laundry items.

Traditional

A short hallway in this small house is the perfect place for a washer and dryer. An inexpensive plywood countertop can be used for sorting and storing things. The location of the laundry area near the terrace and backyard will allow you to dry your clothes with fresh air from the street.

This multifunctional space doubles as an entrance hall, living room, office and laundry room. A built-in sofa, table and wardrobe help keep things neat and tidy without cluttering up the space.

Ordinary cellar

The designer of this family basement has cleverly managed to fit the washer and dryer into a corner without installing additional partitions that could block the light source. The doors successfully mask the appliances, so that the harmony of the interior is not disturbed.

Laundry-hallway

Laundry room, combined with an entrance hall, will be an excellent choice for active families. Making use of vertical space by placing the dryer above the washing machine seems to us a very smart decision. It is also worth noting the presence of doors that hide the equipment.

Disguised

If the bathroom is too small, try placing the washer and dryer inside the built-in cabinets in the kitchen. The closet itself can be shallow, but reach the height of the ceiling – to organically fit into the design.

Set up a laundry section in your kitchen by placing the necessary appliances and fixtures behind doors that mimic a pantry. At the same time, the design of the facades must be maintained in the same style as the headset.

Eclectic

Unusual barn doors that hide the laundry room behind create a unique look that blends in seamlessly with the rest of the rustic home. The open shelving above the cars creates a spacious storage space for all sorts of things.

In the office

The washer and dryer in this office is installed under the counter, behind pleated curtains. It is enough to move the fabric to the side to gain access to the devices.

Modern laundry

Once again, the washer and dryer are hidden by furniture doors. It is necessary to close them, and the eyes are ordinary cabinets.

Vintage style

Cutting board protects the surface of the washing machine from scuffs and scratches, and also adds warmth and comfort to the interior.

Ordinary

This laundry room is not only beautiful, but also functional. The machines are installed on a podium with compartments for linen baskets, developed according to an individual project.

Unleash your imagination. Individual laundries are places where bold design experiments can be carried out. Brightly colored walls, quirky wallpaper, and playfully patterned tiles are just some of the decor options that might not fit anywhere else in your home.

Eclectic utility area

A ladder suspended from the ceiling, oddly enough, becomes a smart device for drying things. You can find one in an antique shop or even in your own backyard shed.

The sink is a great addition to the laundry room. It facilitates cleaning indoors and generally increases its functionality.

Worktop

A wide worktop mounted above the washer and dryer can be used for a variety of purposes, up to decorative.

Clothes rail

This rod can be very useful in the laundry. Taking shirts and blouses out of the dryer and hanging them up right away is incredibly convenient!

Comfort and compactness

Tired of taking your ironing board out and putting it back in again? The built-in option will be an excellent solution for people who have to iron clothes quite often.

Small space solution

In small laundries with stacked machines, the door is a great place to store small items. Now in stores there is a huge selection of organizers suitable for these purposes.

Double load

If you have space and money, consider buying a second dryer. Believe me, you will appreciate the usefulness of this solution!

Laundry is a very important and, moreover, everyday activity. Now even a child can wash clothes in a modern washing machine, it is very simple, and the process itself does not take much time. But what about the equipment, where to place it, how to ergonomically arrange the space and not violate the stylistic properties of the interior?

Of course, there is a way out – to equip a separate room in the house, which will house the laundry. It is convenient and practical, and the question of where to put the washing machine or dryer will no longer be relevant. Of course, organizing a laundry room is a costly pleasure, but the end result is worth it.

The pantry is ideal for a laundry room. There you can put an ironing board and cleaning products: a mop, a broom, a dustpan. A built-in washing machine can be placed in a small pantry. You can hang cabinets with doors on the walls, on the shelves of which you can put bed linen and towels. If your pantry is very small and will only fit a washing machine and dryer, then shelves equipped directly on the pantry’s swing doors will come in handy for storing household chemicals and improvised cleaning products.

Laundry in the apartment

It is very practical to use the space under the stairs. After all, a convenient small laundry room under the stairs is another original way to equip an empty space. Under the stairs will fit not only a washing machine, but also a laundry basket, and a cabinet for household chemicals, and possibly even a dryer.

Laundry room under the stairs

A dressing room is also suitable for arranging a laundry room, provided that it is not located in the sleeping part of the house. In the dressing room there is enough space for a washing machine and clothes. To make such a laundry and dressing room not only practical, but also comfortable and stylish, it can be divided into functional areas using a decorative partition with a mirror or a curtain.

For those who do not have a separate laundry room, the washing machine can be placed in the kitchen or bathroom. This idea, although not new, is also very practical.

Laundry design

Washing machine in the kitchen

Washing machine in the bathroom

How to organize the space in the laundry room

Since most of the time you only need a washing machine for laundry, there is still plenty of space left in the separate laundry room that can be put to good use.

Wall cabinets and shelves help make room on the floor for a comfortable ottoman, sofa, rocking chair or sink, which is also needed in the laundry room. Convenient baskets can be placed under the sink, separately for clean and dirty laundry. It will not be superfluous in the laundry room and a rack for ironed things. The ironing board, so that it does not interfere, can be mounted on the wall and folded when not in use. An ideal option for a laundry room would be a mini-wardrobe with a built-in ironing board.

And of course, it would be nice to equip the laundry room with a place to relax, then the time between household chores will flow more pleasantly. Attach a TV to the wall, and put a tape recorder on the shelf, and while the laundry is being washed, you can enjoy pleasant music or watch your favorite TV show. You will need this technique not only when you sit comfortably in a chair in the laundry room, but also while ironing clothes.

Laundry room interior

Laundry interior design

The laundry room is not only a room for a washing machine and equipment. Therefore, in order to feel as comfortable as possible in it, it is necessary to consider what the interior design of the laundry room will be like.

Modern modular furniture will harmoniously fit into the interior of the laundry room. And to make the atmosphere more fun, decorate the furniture with a simple pattern using decor stencils.

If the laundry room does not have a window, it is necessary to take care of good lighting. An unusual chandelier, table lamp or wall lamp will make the atmosphere brighter and more comfortable. A false window in the laundry room will look very nice. It will add light and visually enlarge the space.

Fresh flowers in beautiful flowerpots, a bouquet of wild flowers on the bedside table or near the sink will add a touch of freshness to the interior of the laundry room and enliven it.

Wash and iron your clothes in comfort!

Home laundry consists of several components: a washing machine, clothes dryer, baskets or containers, an ironing board, shelves or countertops for storing household chemicals or washed laundry.

Interior laundry niche

The laundry room can be arranged in a separate room if the living area allows. If there are restrictions in the free area, then the laundry room is combined with other rooms. As a rule, this is a dressing room, study, kitchen or bathroom. If desired, the laundry can be arranged in any room, even in the living room or children’s room, it is enough to choose the right equipment and interior design. In this case, it is important to provide sound insulation.

Laundry closet organized storage

Even the balcony can be used by placing cars one above the other. If there is still free space, then you can install shelves or racks.

Laundry room interior with sink and window

Ergonomic laundry design means well-placed equipment and hidden from prying eyes. For this, cabinets, curtains, partitions are used.

Laundry cabinet in the interior of the bathroom

When designing a laundry room, interior design should be given as much attention as other rooms of a house or apartment, it is important to consider the color combination. So light colors visually expand the space, raise the ceilings.

Separate laundry room with built-in furniture

A mini-office or a small study combined with a bundle is a good idea when there is not enough free space. At the same time, you can functionally use the tabletop placed by us by machines, it is enough to complement the decor with hanging shelves or a cabinet.

Separate laundry cabinet

Hidden laundry in closet

You can combine several zones at once, for example, a kitchen, a laundry room and an office. This is a great choice for modern people who want to manage to do several things at once with minimal time.

Washing machines at the bottom of the kitchen cupboard

Small laundry room in a wall niche

Laundry room hidden behind sliding door

Small corner in the house for laundry

Laundry sorting baskets in the laundry room

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In modern apartments, a pantry is indispensable. As a rule, not only pickles and jams are stored in such a room, but also all temporarily unnecessary things (bicycle, skates, etc.). Unfortunately, in most cases, the pantry is cluttered and its interior is far from the design of the rest of the house in terms of harmony. If you bring the utility room in order, it will become much more aesthetic and functional.

Putting things in order

Before you start designing a pantry, laundry or utility room, you need to conduct an audit in this wonderful corner and get rid of unnecessary rubbish. Of course, if the apartment was not bought in a new building. We bring to your attention some useful recommendations that will help transform the utility room on a budget:

General cleaning. It has already been mentioned before. Without cleaning, it will not be possible to rationally plan the space.

Cosmetic repairs. Usually there are no window openings in the pantry, so the room especially needs antifungal and antibacterial treatment. The most suitable material for arranging the interior of the pantry is ceramic tiles, which cover both the walls and the floor.

Provision of a ventilation system. To maintain a normal level of ventilation in the room, install a modern ventilation system in it.

Lighting. A windowless room needs good lighting. An ideal option for a pantry is a luminescent module.

If there is no utility room, where to make one?

The design of any utility room is carried out depending on the location of the room and the functional load assigned to it.

Pantry adjoining the kitchen

If the room is located near the kitchen, it is advisable to store food in it. For convenient storage, we recommend equipping the room with hanging shelves, built-in baskets and modules with drawers. All containers are best placed along the walls, so it will be possible to provide free access to each of them.

Utility room next to bedroom

This arrangement makes it ideal for a walk-in closet. To determine the ideal design of the space, we recommend that you look on the Internet for photos of the interior of the pantry-dressing rooms. If the area allows, place a closet in the room. In miniature rooms, it is appropriate to use floor and hanging shelves, as well as various hangers for clothes, hats and accessories.

Pantry near the living room

Utility room adjacent to the living room, it is best to “turn” into a library or office. Even if the room is small, it will probably be possible to place a computer desk with a chair and a bookcase (if necessary) in it.

Pantry near the bathroom

In most cases, the owners, guided by the proximity of the sewer and water pipes, make a laundry room in the premises. You can wash, iron and dry clothes in it. The design of the laundry rooms implies the placement of appropriate furniture and equipment (washing machine, ironing board, laundry cabinet, dirty laundry basket, etc.). Since things are sometimes dried in the room, when designing the interior of the laundry room, special attention should be paid to ventilation. Otherwise, the room will be very damp and unhygienic.

Utility room near the hallway

The owners of apartments with a pantry located near the hallway are very lucky. After all, the hallway will be able to perfectly “unload” by placing shoes and outerwear in the utility room. If the pantry is also spacious, it can store not only some things from the hallway, but also household utensils.

Thus, by rationally approaching the arrangement of the utility room, you will definitely be able to turn it into a practical and functional room, the presence of which will greatly facilitate the life of all household members. Interesting options for the design of pantries can be found by browsing thematic photos on the Internet.

Public laundries are used mainly by large organizations or enterprises that need a large amount of clean linen, such as hotels, hotels or hospitals. Some people also use public laundries, however, in today’s fast-paced times, when there are a thousand things to do at once, there is no need to spend your precious free time going to public laundries, as an excellent home laundromat can be equipped at home.

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in today’s article has prepared for you a selection of photos of stylish, ergonomic and multifunctional home laundries that will help you save money and make the most efficient use of the free space of the rooms in your house or apartment.

Successful combination of home laundry and office

Usually, a small room in a house or apartment is allocated for the arrangement of a laundry: a small room can be allocated for the laundry, or a washing machine can be placed in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the dressing room. However, not many people know that a multifunctional and compact laundry can be placed in the most seemingly unusual rooms and areas of the house, such as a home office, children’s playroom, living room.
The owners of a house or apartment only need to remember that wherever the home laundry is located, it needs to be given no less attention in terms of interior design and style than other rooms in the house or apartment.

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The photo below shows a stylish multifunctional laundry room from VanBrouck & Associates, who compactly placed washing machines and laundry baskets right in a small home office of a private home.

A successful combination of a home office and a small laundry room.

Combining a laundry room and a home office is a great idea for those owners of a house or apartment who want to do several things at once: both household chores (namely, laundry) and work itself. Also, a laundry room is a great idea for those who want to have their own mini-office, but do not have enough free space in their house or apartment. All you need in this case is a small desk and chair, as well as a bookcase if necessary, which can easily be placed compactly in a small laundry room.

Francesca Owings Interior Design has set up a small laundry room in an open-plan study that also blends harmoniously into the living room of a private home. The home laundry room is separated from the rest of the house by white wooden doors that can be closed if desired, hiding the washing machines and laundry from the guests of the house.

Stylish laundry combined with living room and study.

The photo below shows a multifunctional laundry room from the designers of Dream House Studios, who placed the washing machine in the kitchen combined with the office. A successful combination of three workspaces at once in one area of ​​​​the house for those who want to have time to do everything at once!

Laundry room combined with kitchen and home office.

Designers at Abbey Construction Company set up a mini-laundry room in a small home office, if desired, the owner of the office can easily hide the laundry area with a heavy curtain. The interior of the office is made in light, neutral tones and shades, which make it visually larger and more spacious.

Small home office with laundry area.

Properly selected lighting plays an important role in the organization of the laundry, as well as other areas of the house or apartment. The laundry room should have a sufficient amount of natural light, which can be obtained with the help of spacious windows to the floor, glass walls or doors, skylights. The laundry room also needs to be equipped with the necessary amount of artificial lighting for the evening or winter season.

In the photo below we see another stylish laundry room combined with both a home office and a kitchen area. The interior of the room was developed by designers from UB Kitchens – San Antonio. A small laundry room in bright colors is made in a modern style, a large window fills the room with a sufficient amount of lighting, and for the evening time, the designers placed a row of bright lamps above the work desk.

Stylish laundry room combined with kitchen and home office.

The designers of Case Design/Remodeling organized in a small room of the house both a compact laundry room and a home office, as well as a small sitting area. A cozy room in bright colors turned out to be very comfortable and stylish.

A small laundry room combined with an office.

The designers of the Realty Restoration company organized a home laundry and a small home office right at the entrance to the house, washing machines and laundry accessories are hidden from prying eyes by cabinet doors.

A small laundry room and an office at the entrance to the house.

The ergonomic laundry room and home office in the next photo was designed by designers at Helman Sechrist Architecture in a rustic style. The interior of a small room is dominated by warm, neutral tones and shades, as well as natural wood.

Compact laundry room and rustic office.

Creative home laundry

For those who like to do crafts, accessories with their own hands, sew, draw, make something in their spare time, a great idea is to organize a home laundry united with a studio.
This way you will have more time for creativity and at the same time you will have time to complete your housework on time.

In the photo below we see a stylish laundry room from Bruning Homes. In a small room, a home laundry and a mini-studio of a needlewoman-hostess are successfully combined.

Small laundry room in bright colors.

A small laundry room combined with a mini-studio.

The designers of Drury Design have organized both a home laundry and a sewing room in a small room of a private house.

Combination of sewing room and laundry.

Many mistakenly believe that the laundry room is an exclusively functional space at home, which should not differ in beauty, style or taste. However, when organizing a laundry, it must be remembered that design harmony in a house or apartment is achieved by decorating absolutely all rooms, even purely functional ones, such as a laundry room, pantry, attic, garage.

Stylish kitchen combined with laundry.

A successful combination of a small studio and a laundry room.

The designers of Brickmoon Design have organized a laundry room, a home office and a studio in a small room of the house. The small room turned out to be very comfortable and cozy, and, of course, multifunctional.

Small laundry room, studio and home office.

Crisp Architects used a cozy rustic style to decorate the home laundry room.

A small rustic laundry room.

Unusual designs

Home laundry can be organized in absolutely any room of the house or apartment, observing the following basic rules:

• Laundry facilities must have hot and cold water and sewerage.
• A floor drain is required.
• The home laundry room should be well ventilated and an exhaust fan can be added.

Electrolux US designers have placed a small compact laundry room right in the dressing room, combining washing machines with shelves and hangers for clothes!

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Laundry in the dressing room.

It must also be remembered that home laundry consists of several important elements:

• Washing machine.
• Clothes dryer.
• Baskets, containers for storing dirty linen.
• Small shelves, worktops.
• Ironing boards.

Shelves and countertops in the laundry room can store household chemicals, as well as place freshly laundered linen.

Functional laundry with ironing board.

Designers at Lee Kimball combine a home laundry room with a bathroom in a private home.

Home laundry combined with a bathroom.

In the interior of a home laundry room, emphasis should be placed on color. Laundries are usually not too large, so the right design decision would be to design rooms in light colors and shades that visually expand the free space of laundries. Light tones and shades will also give your home laundry freshness and cleanliness.

Home laundry in light colors and shades.

A small compact laundry room in a private house.

Designers at Artistic Renovations of Ohio have placed a small laundry room in the owner’s dog room.

Pet room with home laundry.

Good combination of laundry room and home pantry.

Laundry room in a small stylish kitchen.

The designers at Walker Woodworking successfully combined a spacious walk-in closet and a functional home laundry.

A small laundry room in the dressing room of the house.

The laundry room in the following photo from the designers of College City Design Build is located directly in the hallway of a small apartment.

Compact laundry room in the entrance hall of the apartment.

Utility Room and Laundry Guide for Home

A properly designed utility room can turn mundane mundane activities into pleasant ones and make your life much easier.

Whether you use your utility room for laundry or as a utility room, such as storing and cleaning inventory, you and your family deserve a beautiful and functional space that will make your routine easier on the eye.

In the photo: washing washer for dogs .

There are decorating techniques and furnishing accessories that will allow you to create a comfortable utility room to make your home more sophisticated and balanced.

1. Clear and clean space.

Despite our best efforts, the utility room is a real clutter generator, the accumulation of dirty clothes, cleaning supplies, children’s toys and pet supplies can all make organizing a space a challenge.

To manage this chaos, develop storage options that are more dynamic and diverse, for each type of item and thing. The storage system can provide for various placements, in addition to installation on the floor or walls.

Consider these simple additions:

• Niches
• Folding shelves
• Stackable washer dryers
• Shelving

In the photo: Kohler enameled cast iron sink which has a front apron, its location as close as possible to the user reduces the load on the joints of the hands.

2. Find beauty in technological solutions and equipment.

It’s time to give your utility room the prestige it deserves to keep your home clean and organized, and there’s no better way to do that with the perfect sink and faucet combination.

Just because this space isn’t the centerpiece of your home doesn’t mean the utility room and/or laundry room doesn’t need the design.

Think about how much time you will spend in this room and how much hard work you need to do in order to create the optimal configuration for the desired additional equipment.

By installing these elements, practical and elegant, you will set yourself up for a more inspiring and enjoyable laundry or cleaning experience that will leave you as refreshed as the clothes you wash.

Try different combinations of Kohler professional service sinks and faucets to express your personal style: Harborview service sink paired with HiRise faucet.

3. Personalization with patterns

Just because it’s a utility room and laundry room doesn’t mean it has to look ugly. Add a bold patterned wallpaper, accent with one of your favorite colors, or even experiment with tile. This space allows you to carry out the most daring experiments with decor that you have not dared to do in other living rooms.

When you realize yourself in this space, you will have a place that makes you feel proud of your ideas, this place will inspire you, you will immediately feel more determined to cope with the routine.

4. Treat your pet

A dog wash or bath is considered a luxury, but washing a large dog in the family bathroom is not the best solution, given the fact that dogs often come back from walks with dirt on their paws. Which means that a dirty dog ​​needs to be led through the living rooms, over carpets and parquet to the bath.

Washing for pets has become the main purpose of the utility room in the house.

A conveniently equipped place for washing pets will be an elegant and functional solution. Kohler offers several options for such tasks: service sinks made of enamelled cast iron, but even more convenient are thermostatic shower mixers that allow you to limit the upper limit of hot water. All pet owners know how painful and aggressive their pets react to hot water.

The installed shower faucet with a thermostat will allow you not to be distracted by setting the water temperature, but to wash the dog quickly and without any problems.

An aesthetically pleasing bathing area for your dog or cat will delight you and your family, while functionality and ease of use will keep your pet and home clean.

In the photo: the design of a washing place or a mini-shower for washing a dog, cat or pets.

Faucets for this project are Artifacts and Antique series.

The minimum dimensions of a laundry room in a private house. Ideas for the interior of the home laundry. Washing machine in the kitchen

Nowadays, it is no longer necessary to spend precious hours going to public laundries, because you can equip an excellent laundry, or, as it is often called, “laundry room”, in your home

Size matters

The size of the laundry must be chosen based on from the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe house itself and the availability of free rooms in it. You should know that the room should be of such a size that there is space in front of the washing machine for convenient loading and unloading of laundry.
. It is also important that there is air access to linen stored in containers and baskets, to containers for sorting linen, etc. Many homeowners are not very puzzled by this issue when designing, and as a result, very little space is allocated for the laundry room (since there is no other place provided): it can be either a small room or a nook under the stairs, or a corner in the dressing room or pantry, or part of the kitchen area.

Recently, the owners of private houses have prudently allocated a fairly spacious room for household needs, often it is combined with a dressing room and an ironing area and occupies part of the basement floor, and sometimes even a small wing of the building

is assigned to it

Technical requirements for the premises

Unfortunately, there are no specific technical requirements specifically for laundries in private homes, but self-respecting architects during the development of the engineering part of the project must turn to design engineers who take into account the requirements of SNiP 41-01- when calculating 2003 “Heating, ventilation and air conditioning”. So in an unheated basement, it is forbidden to arrange a laundry, and especially a dryer.
It is better if the laundry is located near the water and sewer risers and has a window. It also needs to be equipped with heating and forced ventilation systems, since this is a zone of high humidity. As a rule, depending on the size of the room and the installed equipment, engineers make a heat engineering calculation, where, among other things, they give recommendations on the choice of ventilation systems. For a laundry, a supply and exhaust unit is often designed with mechanical stimulation (or mixed, if there is a natural exhaust channel). The air exchange rate for the inflow should be at least 10, for the exhaust – at least 13. If there is a room for drying and ironing in the laundry room, then the air exchange rate for the inflow should be at least 4, for the exhaust – at least 6.

Note that if a boiler with natural exhaust of combustion products is installed in the laundry room, then forced ventilation is not allowed. In this case, a supply and exhaust system is required. It is also necessary to provide a sufficient distance between the boiler and the water intake point (at least 60 cm). The requirements for electrical equipment in the laundry room are regulated by the current PUE and SNiPs for rooms with high humidity: lighting fixtures, switchboards, sockets, etc. must be in a moisture-proof, splash-proof design, etc.

Laundry floors must be waterproofed and ceramic tiled. Ideally a slope and drain is required

Laundry equipment

A home laundry consists of the following components:

1. Washing machine (or even several machines if the family is large) with different washing modes.
2. Dryer.
3. Washbasin.
4. Ironing and steaming equipment (ironing board, iron, steam generator, etc.).
5. Baskets/bins for soiled laundry, as well as small shelves and countertops.

The latter, by the way, can make your life much easier: it is convenient to store household chemicals on them, fold freshly washed linen, etc.

All equipment must be correctly arranged. So, if two washing machines are installed in the room, they should be at a small distance from each other (about 5 cm). This is due to the fact that the vibration that appears during the operation of each of them can adversely affect the life of the devices.

When determining the diameter of a sewer riser pipe, it should be remembered that dirty water can be drained from two machines at the same time, therefore, the pipe size must be selected taking into account volley discharges.

Coarse filters must be installed on the supply pipeline (the ideal option would be to install a complex of cleaning systems with a water hardness regulator). Moreover, each device must have its own water supply pipe, which, if necessary, can be blocked without harm to another machine.

Hanging cabinets and shelves will help free up space on the floor for a comfortable armchair or sofa. Under the sink you can put baskets for clean and dirty laundry. It will not be superfluous in the laundry room and a rack for ironed things. The ironing board, so that it does not interfere, can be mounted on the wall and folded when not in use. The best option for home laundry would be a mini-wardrobe with a built-in ironing board.

Room design

Of course, many people think that a home laundry room is a purely functional space that should not be particularly beautiful and, moreover, correspond to some style. But this opinion is wrong. After all, harmony in the design of the house is achieved precisely by decorating all rooms, even if they are purely utilitarian. As for the design of the laundry room, the emphasis here can be placed on color. As a rule, not too much area is allocated for it. Therefore, it is best to keep the interior in light colors, which will visually expand the space and also bring a feeling of freshness and cleanliness to it. Bright posters or photographs on the walls can act as accents. Choose colorful laundry baskets and boxes for small items, pour cleaning products into beautiful bottles – in other words, create a comfortable atmosphere for yourself, and three hours of washing and ironing will fly by!

Wall cladding in a laundry room typically includes mosaics, ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, and wet room paint and plaster

Example of laundry room equipment in a private home

Laundry area plan with equipment location

Some cottage owners prefer to set up their own mini-laundry or even dry cleaning in the basement of the house and refuse the services of the respective companies. There are a number of companies that help to correctly plan and equip a home laundry. For example, in this project, a part of the basement floor is reserved for it. There are spacious washer-dryer and ironing areas, as well as separate rooms for storing linen and detergents.

The color for the laundry room is also selected in accordance with the color scheme of the house itself. The classic option for is, of course, white and all shades of milky, vanilla, ivory. They expand the space, creating an atmosphere of festive cleanliness!

An elegant gray palette is more often used for painting wood in bright rooms with windows where there is enough natural sunlight. Furniture in natural shades of wood is suitable for country style, rustic, loft, bringing you closer to natural natural values.

Pale blue gamma refreshes even a small laundry room, filling it with the breath of sea azure. More juicy shades of blue look spectacular on a white background, setting up a positive and productive work. In this, I want to do and do a lot and quickly, make real plans for the future. Yellow color will cheer you up and fill even the closed basement of the laundry room with the sun.

Mediterranean palette: turquoise, olive, mint, sage, peach, mango – this is a riot of warm colors of the Mediterranean that will turn ordinary household chores into a fascinating story with a great ending! You can add bright colors with wallpaper, colorful accessories, curtains and lamps. You can change these details from season to season, thereby easily and inexpensively updating

Public laundry services are mainly used by large enterprises or organizations that need a large amount of fresh linen, for example, hotels, in other words, hospitals. Still, some people sometimes go to these “abodes of purity” in order to wash their tolerably modest mountain of linen. But in our dynamic moment, where you need to manage to do a thousand things, there is no need to spend precious moments going to public laundries, in any case, you can equip an excellent home laundry. You will enjoy household chores and at once have time to do a bunch of useful things.

Usually a small room in the house is allocated for laundry.
A room can be allocated under it, or sympathy can become part of the
kitchen space. Wherever your home laundry is located,
needs just as much attention in terms of design as any other room in the house.

It is clear that many people think that the home laundry is
a purely functional space, which
gratuitously should be distinguished neither by beauty,
nor by taste, nor by style. But, this judgment is erroneous. After all, design harmony in
at home is achieved precisely by decorating all the rooms, even if you are like purely
functional.

Home Laundry consists of several critical
items – laundry detergent, clothes dryer, basket/container for storing soiled
laundry, as well as small carts and countertops. The latter, by the way, will be able to make your life much easier: there you can violate household chemicals, as well as place freshly washed linen on them.

When equipping a home laundry, you should definitely remember a few important rules
. Firstly, both cold and hot water, as well as sewerage, should be reported to the laundry room
. Mandatory
the presence of a drain hole in the floor. The last and not to stand second, pay attention to the fact that in the room
chosen for the laundry room there should be a good ventilation hatch (it would be nice to install an exhaust fan
).

As for the main accents in the interior of the laundry room, si
we can say that here the emphasis should be on color. As a prayer,
home laundry is not too large. Therefore, it is best to decorate her
in light colors, which will visually expand her house. In addition, light
tones will give the laundry freshness and cleanliness.

Racks and shelves in the home laundry room are essential items to help keep things organized.

This home laundry room looks very stylish. There is nothing superfluous here: everything is hidden from prying eyes in neat shelves and drawers.

This laundry room occupies a small space in the garage. Bright initial notices add color to a gray interior.

White is the perfect color for any laundromat, it will give the room freshness and visually expand it.

It doesn’t hurt to sneak a little life into the laundry room, which can be done with houseplants.

This is the best laundry option for a small space: washer, dryer and storage space all rolled into one. Very convenient and, most importantly, compact!

The highlight of this laundry room interior is the cupboard with lots of openings for storage. Everything is allowed here: towels, iron, washing powder and fabric softener.

The drawer that comes with the washer and dryer is a great place to store small things that should always be at hand.

The cabinet doors in this home laundry room are made of wood. The interior is complemented by a creative tree-hanger, on which you can hang freshly washed linen.

Minor clutter in this laundry room due to lack of storage drawers.

This is a very compact option for home laundry, because you can wash, dry and store things in a minimum of space.

Laundry combined with a bathroom. White color is diluted with bright red accents. Look very stylish.

The main advantage of this laundry room is that it is located in a room with a window, which provides good natural ventilation.

Blackish-white tiled home port is a great option for those who prefer classic interiors.

This is a rather spacious laundry room, in which there is a place not only for special accessories, perhaps washing powder or a laundry basket, but also for cute trinkets decorating the cella.

This laundry room is designed in a minimalist style. By the way, amazing washing time can go to relax and enjoy the beautiful view from the window.

This home laundry room is adorned with cute touches of décor like a wicker basket and rug. It is these elements that bring comfort to the interior.

If Your Grace doesn’t know where to store the nice souvenirs given to you as gifts, it’s a good option to store them on the shelves in the home laundry.

Laundry room done in white for example with green accents. The green wall in combination with a lampshade and drawers looks aspid stylish and fresh.

If you want to skillfully disguise a washing machine, using a number of means at the very least, then you can do this with the help of bright curtains.

Laundry shelves can store a variety of small items that have no place in the house.

If desired, Your Grace can combine the laundry and the workplace (in this case, the seamstress’s working province).

Marine motifs will add a touch of exoticism to the cella of the laundry. Pebbles in glass vases will decorate the decoration and remind you of summer.

Bright colored pillows not only diversify the interior, but also help you drink and relax after a long wash.

Light gray tones give this laundry room a sassy yet stylish look.

If there is absolutely no space in the laundry room for (types of clothes), then hangers with dresses can be placed directly above the washing machine.

The existence of linen closets is an affirmative moment of any home laundry. He will make room in other closets under his fig tree and fill them with as many summer things as possible.

The current version of the vibrant laundry room looks simplistically amazing! Washing in such a positive environment is one consolation.

In the event that your brother has allocated a small room for laundry, but you need somewhere to place small shelves for storing things, you can quarter them right in the door.

Cheerful, stylish wallpaper fits perfectly into this creative laundry room. This place will want to be cleaned. Ant. create even children!

Beautiful wicker baskets serve as storage boxes.

Rtsy Laundry, located in a large spacious room, where there was also a place for a study.

This interior is given freedom not only by white color, but also by a small bouquet of fresh flowers and visible sunlight coming from a large window.

This home laundry room is done in light colors. Like colored elements, like tiles and boxes, literally blow her up with positive.

If your pardon is not a fan of white, especially for laundry, then you can either use it in principle deserted (= not crowded) or dilute it with another fresh color, namely green.

An additional lamp with a beautiful shade can be placed above the ironing area.

Metallic combined with white looks terribly stylish. It can be revived with a beautiful bouquet of tulips.

A laundry room with bright, girly wallpapers will make you want to clean. Ant. create more and more often, because it is a pleasure to be there!

It’s easy to combine laundry and Sabbath in this stylish laundry room. A green rug imitating grass will bring a piece of years and positive into the interior.

Home laundry room is decorated with cute decor elements like a wicker basket and rug. Accurately, these elements bring order to the interior.

This laundry demonstrates in practice that white is not enough: the illiterate only option for the laundry. Black and sandy are also very good options.

Juicy orange laundry looks very positive. Next to this, for a similar effect, it’s quite enough to paint one of the walls of the room in orange.

Laundry located in a room with huge glass windows – this is a very good opening. Bright light and constant natural ventilation are provided to you.

This laundry room is constantly flooded with bright sunlight due to the presence of a large number of windows.

You can combine laundry and storage. The support that is required of you is the availability of shelves and racks where you can house a variety of things.

It is possible to reject a laundry space directly in the shared bathroom.

Kasta is a compact laundry “adjacent” close to the shower and toilet.

It is possible to separate the laundry space by using blinds.

The bright turquoise washroom looks very fresh. It will plunge you into memories of the summer and take you to the seaside for a date.

This laundry room is complemented by a natural element – wood. It looks unobtrusive, but it is very effective.

Laundry is a very important and, moreover, everyday activity. Now even a child can wash clothes in a modern washing machine, it is very simple, and the process itself does not take much time. But what about the equipment, where to place it, how to ergonomically arrange the space and not violate the stylistic properties of the interior?

Of course, there is a way out – to equip a separate room in the house, which will house the laundry. It is convenient and practical, and the question of where to put the washing machine or dryer will no longer be relevant. Of course, organizing a laundry room is a costly pleasure, but the end result is worth it.

The pantry is ideal for a laundry room. There you can put an ironing board and cleaning products: a mop, a broom, a dustpan. A built-in washing machine can be placed in a small pantry. You can hang cabinets with doors on the walls, on the shelves of which you can put bed linen and towels. If your pantry is very small and will only fit a washing machine and dryer, then shelves equipped directly on the pantry’s swing doors will come in handy for storing household chemicals and improvised cleaning products.

Laundry in the apartment

It is very practical to use the space under the stairs. After all, a convenient small laundry room under the stairs is another original way to equip an empty space. Under the stairs will fit not only a washing machine, but also a laundry basket, and a cabinet for household chemicals, and possibly even a dryer.

Laundry room under the stairs

A dressing room is also suitable for arranging a laundry room, provided that it is not located in the sleeping part of the house. In the dressing room there is enough space for a washing machine and clothes. To make such a laundry and dressing room not only practical, but also comfortable and stylish, it can be divided into functional areas using a decorative partition with a mirror or a curtain.

For those who do not have a separate laundry room, the washing machine can be placed in the kitchen or bathroom. This idea, although not new, is also very practical.

Laundry design

Washing machine in the kitchen

Washing machine in the bathroom

How to organize the space in the laundry room

Since most of the time you only need a washing machine for laundry, there is still plenty of space left in the separate laundry room that can be put to good use.

Wall cabinets and shelves help make room on the floor for a comfortable ottoman, sofa, rocking chair or sink, which is also needed in the laundry room. Convenient baskets can be placed under the sink, separately for clean and dirty laundry. It will not be superfluous in the laundry room and a rack for ironed things. The ironing board, so that it does not interfere, can be mounted on the wall and folded when not in use. An ideal option for a laundry room would be a mini-wardrobe with a built-in ironing board.

And of course, it would be nice to equip the laundry room with a place to relax, then the time between household chores will flow more pleasantly. Attach a TV to the wall, and put a tape recorder on the shelf, and while the laundry is being washed, you can enjoy pleasant music or watch your favorite TV show. You will need this technique not only when you sit comfortably in a chair in the laundry room, but also while ironing clothes.

Laundry room interior

Laundry interior design

The laundry room is not only a room for a washing machine and equipment. Therefore, in order to feel as comfortable as possible in it, it is necessary to consider what the interior design of the laundry room will be like.

Modern modular furniture will harmoniously fit into the interior of the laundry room. And to make the atmosphere more fun, decorate the furniture with a simple pattern using decor stencils.

If the laundry room does not have a window, it is necessary to take care of good lighting. An unusual chandelier, table lamp or wall lamp will make the atmosphere brighter and more comfortable. A false window in the laundry room will look very nice. It will add light and visually enlarge the space.

Fresh flowers in beautiful flowerpots, a bouquet of wild flowers on the bedside table or near the sink will add a touch of freshness to the interior of the laundry room and enliven it.

Wash and iron your clothes in comfort!

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