We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Kindred Interior Studios

Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

European Style Laundry with Shelf Below Appliances for Baskets

Helen Baumann Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

Peachtree Corners Kitchen

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Sandcastle

Cree designs

Laundry room
Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Two Story “Master Retreat”

Boyce Design + Build

The cheerful, blue laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional with custom cabinets, a hanging drying station, hidden ironing board and steel undermount sink.

Family Renovation and Addition

Constructive Design Services

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Family Laundry and Mudroom

Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC

What was once just a laundry room has been transformed into a combined mudroom to meet the needs of a young family. Designed and built by Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, custom cabinets and coat cubbies add additional storage while creating visual interest for passers-by. Tucked behind a custom sliding barn door, floating maple shelves, subway tile, brick floor and a farmhouse sink add character and charm to a newer home.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Jersey City Gut Renovation

Design MACS

Custom Laundry Room
Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Complete Remodel and Project Management

New Explode Construction

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Amethyst Traditional

Patterson Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Beach Home

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel

Design Intervention

Laundry room
Small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Snee Farm Whole Home Remodel (Before & After Photos)

CK Contracting LLC

This is an example of a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Remodel Whole House: Regency Court

Nico Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Traditional Home Update Kitchen + Mudroom + Bathrooms

Maria Causey Interior Design

Christy Kosnic
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Lisa Holt Design

Fun Laundry room with faux painting David Shapiro
Large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dedicated Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets

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.