This is one of the best combination mudroom rooms, laundry and door washes ever! The dog wash has a pair of hinged glass doors with a full shower set up. The dog crate is integrated into the design. The floor tiles feature a swirl pattern that works with the dot tiles in the shower area. A.J. Brown Photography

Surry Hills Apartment

Teresa Perng Interiors

Halstead's Bay Modern

Modern Design Cabinetry

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.

Laundry room

Avenir Kitchen and Bath

Laundry room designed in small room with high ceiling. This wall unit has enough storage cabinets, foldable ironing board, laminate countertop, hanging rod for clothes, and vacuum cleaning storage.

Menlo Park

The Design Build Company

Lumiere

LSA Architects

UA Creative

Modern European Laundry Room

K&N Appliance Gallery

Adding a pop of color can help transform a space from small to warm and inviting. In this compact design, Bosch appliances fit perfectly.

Laundry Room

Keith's Appliances

Tower Mountain Modern Home

Shelter Associates

This large laundry room includes a professional dog wash and dryer with plenty of cabinet space for cleaning supplies.

Before & After

William Blake Homes

Tierra Verde Full Condo Remodel

Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.

Grey Street Studios

Mid-Century Modern Home Remodel

Benvenuti and Stein

Laundry room with custom made pull-out storage for easy access.

Modern Laundry and Bathroom Update in Portland

Emerald Mountains Construction, LLC

Our client needed a creative way to update and utilize this space. We love how it turned out!

Artist Apartment at Towers Drive

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Bungalow Basement Remodel

Introspecs

Caleb Vandermeer

Seaford Kitchen & Laundry

The Kitchen Designer

A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space. The laundry continues with the same materials as the kitchen so make a small but functional space connect with the kitchen.

Modern and Open Kitchen/Living Room

Harbour Towne Construction

A small mudroom/laundry room has direct exterior access.

Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room

Bean Interiors

We continued the bespoke joinery through to the utility room, providing ample storage for all their needs. With a lacquered finish and composite stone worktop and the finishing touch, a tongue in cheek nod to the previous owners by mounting one of their plastered plaques...to complete the look!

Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive

Emily Roose Interiors

This modern laundry room features stacked washer and dryer and a built-in storage bench complete with a custom upholstered cushion. Mounted above the bench are two coat tree racks.

Modern Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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