Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

2nd Street

Space Intervention

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Blush & Burgundy

Rencraft Ltd

This bespoke kitchen is the perfect blend of subtle elements alongside statement design. While the irregular ceiling heights and central pillar could have posed a problem, the clever colour scheme serves to draw your eye away from these areas and focuses instead on the dramatic charcoal grey cabinetry with its bevelled door detail and knurled, polished brass handles. A bespoke bar area with built-in Miele wine cooler has been hand-painted in a rich, luxurious shade of purple. While the use of an antique mirror splashback in this area further enhances the luxurious feel of the design. Reeded glass has been used in the display cabinets both within the bar and also either side of the sink, which has been strategically positioned by the window to allow lovely views out to the garden. The whole kitchen has been finished with Corian worktops, beautifully moulded to provide a seamless wet area along with an unobtrusive splashback and extractor hood above the Miele Induction hob. Other appliances include a Miele oven stack with warming drawer, a Quooker and an American style fridge freezer. A run of full height cabinetry has been provided along one wall with a double door larder cupboard, open shelving and a secret door leading through to the bespoke utility. In the centre of the room the large, square shaped island has ample space for storage and seating. Here a softer shade of blush pink has been chosen to delicately contrast with the deeper tones throughout the rest of the room.

Hardingwoods

Gregg Homebuilding Company

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Spring 2015 Shoot

Amoura Productions

Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Omaha with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Urban Farmhouse

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

Bridal Trails

Schoener

A simple laundry room was transformed into a multi-purpose room introducing a storage bench, a farmhouse sink, and plenty of counter space over the W/D. A Versailles patterned stone floor sets the stage for Cinnabar Brookhaven cabinets to provide character and warmth to the room. Justin Schmauser Photography

West Chester, PA kitchen

Master's Touch Kitchen & Bath Works

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Aged Beauty

User

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bright and Colorful Laundry Room

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

L-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas with Red 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.