Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room

In a row home on in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC needed a convenient place for their laundry room without taking up highly sought after square footage. Amish custom millwork and cabinets was used to design a hidden laundry room tucked beneath the existing stairs. Custom doors hide away a pair of laundry appliances, a wood countertop, and a reach in coat closet.

Georgian Bootroom

Lewis&Hill

Grey painted Shaker style furniture with an Oak seating area was selected for this classic Georgian style boot room with storage for coats and cloaks, walking sticks and umbrellas, shoes and a concealed gun cabinet.

Whole Home Renovation

Referbish Group Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Georgian Bootroom

Lewis&Hill

Sunset Basement Suite

Final Cut Creations

Side by side laundry in a walk in closet with a walnut countertop.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Forest hill - wet room

Star Renovations NY

Semi custom white shaker, granite countertops, and wood look porcelain planks
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Georgian Bootroom

Lewis&Hill

Gasser

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kanata Laundry Closet

Pine Park Renovations

Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Gasser

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Cupboard Design Ideas with Brown Benchtop

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.