21 Luxurious Laundry Layouts

You’re unlikely to find yourself aimlessly chilling out in your laundry - and because it’s a room with such a specific function, the design of the laundry is something which is often neglected in an otherwise lovely home. Updating your laundry can make a big difference to how easy it is to keep the space clean (or, at least, looking clean). It might involve a complete remodel or extension with rewiring and the works - or it might just be a matter of picking up a new washing machine or spending a weekend putting together a good storage shelf from scraps in the garage. Laundry layouts shouldn’t be afterthoughts in home improvement. Having a good laundry means taking some of the pain out of a mundane activity! Just because it’s a space which requires minimal decoration, does not mean you can’t have a good-looking laundry.

How can you maximise the functionality of your laundry?

A laundry renovation can drastically improve the livability of your home. There are the staple items - washing machine, sink, dryer, ironing board. Then there are the features which are often overlooked for perceived lack of space - hanging storage, for example. Having a variety of storage options is vital in a laundry because the vast range of items which will be living or holidaying there. Cupboard space for cleaning products should be separate from cupboard space for delicate linen. You need to accommodate tiny bottles of shoe polish and long pokey mops. You may want to include a drying rack, baskets, benchtops, or a hamper for dirty clothing. Flooring needs to be waterproof and easy to clean; having a deep sink, or even trough, keeps splash-age to a minimum. Good ventilation is also vital. As a laundry sits as an indoor-outdoor gobetween, accessible easily to the yard, it’s an ideal location for a doggy door if necessary. In terms of colour scheme, a white minimalist is favoured for its allusions to cleanliness. However, black and statement colours can add a modern sophistication when used effectively.

What about when you’re pressed for space?

Laundries are rarely a priority in smaller homes, units and apartments. Following on from the European trend, laundry areas can be incorporated into a kitchen, bathroom or living room. Usually disguised behind a sliding cupboard, these feature washing machines, small drying racks and Murphy-style ironing boards.

Here are 21 beautiful laundries which make the most of the space given to them.