The Top 10 Laundry Rooms of Summer 2022
Lively wallpaper, patterned floors, special backsplashes and elegant countertops add beauty to these functional spaces
This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between July 15 and Sept.15, 2022.
If there’s a phrase that aptly captures a well-designed laundry room, it’s “functional beauty.” And this countdown of the most-saved laundry room photos recently uploaded to Houzz offers plenty of evidence. You’ll find useful ideas for smart storage, soaking sinks, drying rods, hampers and countertops for folding clothes. But you’ll also discover stylish inspiration for captivating cabinet colors, lively wallpaper, terrific tile and more.
If there’s a phrase that aptly captures a well-designed laundry room, it’s “functional beauty.” And this countdown of the most-saved laundry room photos recently uploaded to Houzz offers plenty of evidence. You’ll find useful ideas for smart storage, soaking sinks, drying rods, hampers and countertops for folding clothes. But you’ll also discover stylish inspiration for captivating cabinet colors, lively wallpaper, terrific tile and more.
9. Light and Bright
In this Australian laundry room by Look Design Group, undercabinet lighting washes down white handmade-look backsplash tile to add captivating texture. A light and bright palette keeps things looking clean, while understated floor tile and black cabinet hardware offer little moments of discovery. A sink, folding space, hanging rod and plenty of cabinets make it all functional.
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In this Australian laundry room by Look Design Group, undercabinet lighting washes down white handmade-look backsplash tile to add captivating texture. A light and bright palette keeps things looking clean, while understated floor tile and black cabinet hardware offer little moments of discovery. A sink, folding space, hanging rod and plenty of cabinets make it all functional.
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8. Lemon Zest
A cheerful lemon wallpaper perks up this Tampa, Florida, laundry room. Wood by Designs artfully incorporated upper and lower cabinets and a folding counter into the compact space.
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A cheerful lemon wallpaper perks up this Tampa, Florida, laundry room. Wood by Designs artfully incorporated upper and lower cabinets and a folding counter into the compact space.
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7. Crisp and Clean
This gleaming laundry room in Perth, Australia, has a super clean and hygienic look. Built by Small Bathroom Renovations, the room has a grid of gray tiles that adds visual interest. A long black bar provides plenty of space for air drying, while black hardware and other black details add striking contrast.
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This gleaming laundry room in Perth, Australia, has a super clean and hygienic look. Built by Small Bathroom Renovations, the room has a grid of gray tiles that adds visual interest. A long black bar provides plenty of space for air drying, while black hardware and other black details add striking contrast.
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6. Compact and Creative
Etch Design Group made the most of this compact Austin, Texas, laundry room by maximizing the space above the washer and dryer with style and function. A pretty stone countertop provides a folding area. Cubbies store laundry supplies, and two hanging rods at different levels take care of delicates. Geometric wallpaper and a warm yellow paint on the ceiling give the utilitarian space playful charm.
Etch Design Group made the most of this compact Austin, Texas, laundry room by maximizing the space above the washer and dryer with style and function. A pretty stone countertop provides a folding area. Cubbies store laundry supplies, and two hanging rods at different levels take care of delicates. Geometric wallpaper and a warm yellow paint on the ceiling give the utilitarian space playful charm.
5. Pretty and Pet-Friendly
This golden retriever is showing off the pretty and practical elevated pet-washing station in an Omaha, Nebraska, laundry room by Haven Design & Construction.
Black mosaic tile flooring in the station helps hide grime. White tile walls add durability and lightness. Gray cabinets complement tones found in the dazzling patterned flooring and help take this design to kitchen-worthy levels.
This golden retriever is showing off the pretty and practical elevated pet-washing station in an Omaha, Nebraska, laundry room by Haven Design & Construction.
Black mosaic tile flooring in the station helps hide grime. White tile walls add durability and lightness. Gray cabinets complement tones found in the dazzling patterned flooring and help take this design to kitchen-worthy levels.
4. Organized and Ornamental
Graphic backsplash tile, beautiful cabinetry, white oak shelves and slate tile flooring give loads of style to this Denver laundry room by Factor Design Build. Meanwhile, a mix of baskets, lidded jars and tins organize supplies in a visually appealing way.
Graphic backsplash tile, beautiful cabinetry, white oak shelves and slate tile flooring give loads of style to this Denver laundry room by Factor Design Build. Meanwhile, a mix of baskets, lidded jars and tins organize supplies in a visually appealing way.
3. Natural Wonder
A gorgeous wallpaper featuring colorful flora sets a happy tone in this San Francisco laundry room by Studio3 Design. A moody cabinet color complements the wallpaper, and plenty of storage and countertop surface, as well as a drying rod, give the space everything a launderer needs.
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A gorgeous wallpaper featuring colorful flora sets a happy tone in this San Francisco laundry room by Studio3 Design. A moody cabinet color complements the wallpaper, and plenty of storage and countertop surface, as well as a drying rod, give the space everything a launderer needs.
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2. More Is More
ERNA Properties used almost every square inch of wall space for style and function in this New York laundry room. A full backsplash in textured porcelain tile is set in a herringbone pattern with gold glitter grout. A large farmhouse sink offers tons of room to soak clothes. Marble-look quartz countertops are custom-fitted around the laundry appliances with waterfall edges. Gray full-height Shaker-style cabinets (painted in Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore) feature crown molding, gold hardware and custom floating shelves. And marble-look porcelain floor tile adds a durable finish that complements the countertops.
ERNA Properties used almost every square inch of wall space for style and function in this New York laundry room. A full backsplash in textured porcelain tile is set in a herringbone pattern with gold glitter grout. A large farmhouse sink offers tons of room to soak clothes. Marble-look quartz countertops are custom-fitted around the laundry appliances with waterfall edges. Gray full-height Shaker-style cabinets (painted in Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore) feature crown molding, gold hardware and custom floating shelves. And marble-look porcelain floor tile adds a durable finish that complements the countertops.
1. Hardworking Hub
In this Boston-area laundry room, interior designer Courtney Ellen created a hardworking hub for storage, sorting and folding across from the appliances. A soft color palette and warm wood folding counter create an inviting atmosphere sure to make laundry day less of a chore.
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In this Boston-area laundry room, interior designer Courtney Ellen created a hardworking hub for storage, sorting and folding across from the appliances. A soft color palette and warm wood folding counter create an inviting atmosphere sure to make laundry day less of a chore.
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A lovely botanical wallpaper installed by Paper Moon Painting coordinates with the blue cabinetry and playful green-and-white checkerboard floor in this Austin, Texas, laundry room. The room, designed by Maria Beck of M.E. Designs, features abundant storage in a slim space.