Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.

Small house Renovations

TEMPO STUDIO

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Summer Hill Bathroom

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

Both eclectic and refined, the bathrooms at our Summer Hill project are unique and reflects the owners lifestyle. Beach style, yet unequivocally elegant the floors feature encaustic concrete tiles paired with elongated white subway tiles. Aged brass taper by Brodware is featured as is a freestanding black bath and fittings and a custom made timber vanity.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Contemporary laundry room in Melbourne.

Holland Park Contemporary

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kogarah, NSW

Clinton Built Pty Ltd

Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Heritage Listed Norwood House

Bohdan Dorniak & Co. Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Laundry

House to Home Finishes P/L

Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Sydney.

Rivervale Laundry Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Perth.

Kens Road

Nest Renovations

Contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, a drop-in sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.

Concord

Vicello Kitchens

Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Sydney.

A white Smartstone benchtop helps a Queensland laundry

Smartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered Stone

Loni Parker, editor and founder of Adore Home Magazine, has done just that with the extensive laundry renovation in her newly purchased home. Loni transformed a laundry she describes as “unusable” into a fabulous and functional room that makes the everyday sorting-washing-folding chore enjoyable – yes, really! The ‘before’ part of the makeover wasn’t pretty, a dank and mouldy laundry with leaking taps, exposed pipes and a broken hot water system. Design-wise, Loni wanted to create a fresh space with a predominant use of white. She chose Smartstone Arcadia for the benchtop, one of Smartstone’s superb range of white quartz surfaces and also one of the most popular whites for benchtops, a versatile cool white with a fine to medium grain.

Laundry with Stainless Steel Benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Contemporary laundry room in Sydney.

48 Normanby

The Tempo Group

Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Melbourne.

CARINE – Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

House O

F3 Studio

Contemporary laundry room in Melbourne.

Flinders house

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Photo of a scandinavian dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Aspendale Gardens

Buena vista homes

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.