Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Picture Perfect House
Large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Star and Cross Laundry Room Floor

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Tiffany Weiss Designs
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

Greenhills Way

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom gray laundry room cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional utility room in Chicago with white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Shoreline Drive

Studio M Interiors

Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Drawer Ironing Board in Compact Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A pullout ironing board is located in the top drawer of this cabinet. Easy to pullout and push back in it offers a great solution for the ironing board in any space. Concealed behind a drawer front when not in use, can swivel when used and is the perfect size.

Atherton Residence

Agnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHY

EBHCI Courtney Heaton Design John Cinti Design
Contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls.

basement apartment

User

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1

Meydenbauer Group

Large traditional single-wall utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Vermont Residence

Rafterhouse

Ace and Whim Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and grey cabinets.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Woodland Hills

Levi Design Build

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Laurie Trinch Interiors

Laurie Trinch Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Daffodil - Mid Century

Berghuis Construction LLC

Photos by Kaity
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange cabinets and white walls.

Custom Home

J.M. Froehler Construction

Large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Laurelhurst Tudor Home

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

New laundry room with removable ceiling to access plumbing for future kitchen remodel. Soffit on upper left accomodates heating ducts from new furnace room (accecssed by door to the left of the sink). Painted cabinets, painted concrete floor and built in hanging rod make for functional laundry space. Photo by David Hiser

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a small modern dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a transitional laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.