Light and elegant utility room in cashmere grey finish with white worktops, marble chevron tiles and brass accessories.
Photo of a large contemporary laundry cupboard in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Perth with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Distinguished Laundry Room

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Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, Fantastic Storage for Vacuum Cleaner and Brooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001

Paverca Renovation Services

Farm House Laundry Project, we open this laundry closet to switch Laundry from Bathroom to Kitchen Dining Area, this way we change from small machine size to big washer and dryer.

This Old House NEW

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Large traditional laundry cupboard in New York with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

A Hamptons Influenced Home

Van Auken Akins Architects LLC

Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed and facilitated the complete renovation of a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Areas of work include the living and dining spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms and baths on the second floor with new wall coverings, oriental rug selections, furniture selections and window treatments. The third floor was renovated to create a whimsical guest bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. The upgrades to the baths included new plumbing fixtures, new cabinetry, countertops, lighting and floor tile. The renovation of the basement created an exercise room, wine cellar, recreation room, powder room, and laundry room in once unusable space. New ceilings, soffits, and lighting were installed throughout along with wallcoverings, wood paneling, carpeting and furniture.

Ultra-Modern 3-Story

Owen Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Kansas City with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Hopetoun Street

Provincial Kitchens

Sue Stubbs
Inspiration for a mid-sized country laundry cupboard in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, a drop-in sink, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Toowong Renovation

Kitchens Brisbane

Clever use of fitting the laundry in behind cabinet doors as paet of the kitchen renovation. Photographed by Darryl Ellwood Photography
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and concrete floors.

Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once

K. N. Crowder

A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. You can open and close at 3 doors at once. A super spacious second floor laundry room can be quickly closed off for a modern clean look.

Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bespoke, Secret utility room! Doors hide a sink, water softener and the washing machine & tumble dryer! Chris Kemp
Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in Kent with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

E'toile

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey floor.

Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once

K. N. Crowder

A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. Open and close all 3 doors at once! This combo of an open concept second floor laundry space allows lots of light with the glass partition and subway tiles.

Newport #2

Hull Cove Design

Anthony Crisafulli
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Providence.

Pinnacle Peak

AJP Properties

Red Egg Design Group | Fun and Bright Laundry Room with Subway Tile Backsplash, Solid Surface Countertops and Custom Floor Tiles. | Courtney Lively Photography

Henderson Custom Home

E Design Home

New space saving laundry area part of complete ground up home remodel.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean galley laundry cupboard in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Distinguished Laundry Room

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Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey
Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Vista Royal

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Sliding door panels glide away to reveal the hidden laundry wall with storage and the washer and dryer
Photo of an expansive single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Watergate East Renovation

Sophie Design

LAUNDRY ROOM with beautiful ebony custom designed barn door, built-in cabinetry, Bosch Washer and Dryer
This is an example of a small modern laundry cupboard in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Cupboard 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.