Mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with green cabinets, slate floors, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

Los Altos Residence

Pete Moffat Construction

Photo of a contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with green cabinets.

Classic White Landmark Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Hamilton-Gray Design, San Diego, CA An enclosed porch was transformed into this wonderful vintage style laundry room complete with storage, pull-out baskets, counter space, and a sink.

Tonka Bay (Lake Minnetonka) Addition

John Kraemer & Sons

A recent John Kraemer & Sons project on Lake Minnetonka's Gideon's Bay in the city of Tonka Bay, MN. Architecture: RDS Architects Interiors: Brandi Hagen of Eminent Interior Design Photography: Jon Huelskamp of Landmark Photography

West Feliciana Home

Custom Home Designs

Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, green walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Home Inspiration

Insidesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and green walls.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with green walls, grey floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room in Winchester Painted Silk

Shenandoah Cabinetry

Winchester/Painted/Silk Shenandoah Cabinetry
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in DC Metro with beige cabinets, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Orange County with green walls, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Rogers Residence

iSpace, LLC

Builder: Tanglewood Homes | Photographer: Lee Bruegger
Contemporary laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Coastal Casual

REFINED LLC

Photo of a beach style laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink and white cabinets.

Project 'Four'

Pam Carroll Planning & Design

Traditional laundry room in Omaha with beige cabinets, beige floor and red benchtop.

Laundry

Stonewood, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Minneapolis with green walls and white cabinets.

Beach House

Nick George | Photographer

Nick George | Photographer
This is an example of a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.