Country u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Chandler Farmhouse

Dovetail Studio

Photo of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Cozy 2nd floor laundry with wall paper accented walls.
Small beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Boston with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Refreshing Home in St.Mary's (6609)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

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.

Roman Shades

Uptown Drapes

Design ideas for a country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

User

Photography by Troy Thies
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with green cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, tile benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional Santa Barbara

EARTH AND IMAGES

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry/Mudroom Organization

Room Redefined

Giving all other items in the laundry area a designated home left this homeowner a great place to fold laundry. Don't you love the folding tray that came with their washer and dryer? Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!

Contemporary Gold

Homestead Woodworks

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Modern Lodge

Black Rock Construction Inc.

Ross Chandler
This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

DIGHT RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers 1 x Fold out ironing board Laundry chute 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware

Tennessee Farm House

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown

Contemporary Home

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room

Fairview Custom Homes

Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green walls.

Green U-shaped 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.