Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ancient Modern

Jackson & LeRoy

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Farmhouse on The Creek

Geschke Group Architecture

Design ideas for a country l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Strawberry Hill

PlaidFox Studio

This is an example of a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

www.steinbergerphotos.com
Expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, wood benchtops, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

More Polished Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls and grey floor.

Montecito

Tracy Lynn Studio

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Provo River Residence

Carrick Custom Home Design

Luker Photography
Country l-shaped laundry room in Salt Lake City with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Statement Lighting L-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.