View of Laundry Room with Louvered Doors

Within the master bedroom was a small entry hallway and extra closet. A perfect spot to carve out a small laundry room. Full sized stacked washer and dryer fit perfectly with left over space for adjustable shelves to hold supplies. New louvered doors offer ventilation and work nicely with the home’s plantation shutters throughout. Photography by Erika Bierman

Rockridge Kitchen

Laura Natkins, Architect

My client wanted to be sure that her new kitchen was designed in keeping with her homes great craftsman detail. We did just that while giving her a “modern” kitchen. Windows over the sink were enlarged, and a tiny half bath and laundry closet were added tucked away from sight. We had trim customized to match the existing. Cabinets and shelving were added with attention to detail. An elegant bathroom with a new tiled shower replaced the old bathroom with tub. Ramona d'Viola photographer

Hood House

Mihaly Slocombe

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Logan Square Redux Laundry

Lark Architecture

The opposite side of the bed loft houses the laundry and closet space. A vent-free all-in-one washer dryer combo unit adds to the efficiency of the home, with convenient proximity to the hanging space of the closet and the ample storage of the full cabinetry wall.

Myers Park Residence

Guthmann Construction

The built-ins hide the washer and dryer below and laundry supplies and hanging bar above. The upper cabinets have glass doors to showcase the owners’ blue and white pieces. A new pocket door separates the Laundry Room from the smaller, lower level bathroom. The opposite wall also has matching cabinets and marble top for additional storage and work space. Jon Courville Photography

Entry and Mudroom

Russell Room Remodelers

Jeff Russell
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Laundry Room

Atlas Moran Construction

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.

Mont Albert

Jane Gorman Decorators & Developers

Bergsproduction
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

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.

Elk Lake

Environment Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Master Suite Remodel, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Photo of a small transitional laundry cupboard in DC Metro with white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

East Coast Traditional

Fautt Homes

Mud room perfect for everyone to organize after school and rainy days.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Maple Grove Main Level Make Over

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rumley Lofts Renovation

Haven & Co.

D&M Images
Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, white walls and brown floor.

Serene Master Bathroom and Second floor Laundry

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Aging in Place Remodel

Kismet Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional laundry cupboard in Portland with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Kitchen & Laundry

Lakeside Joinery

Live by the sea photography
Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse

Trillium Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Elio Way

G.L. Green & Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Cupboard Design Ideas with White 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.