Country l-shaped laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and laminate floors.

Shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

Clean white shiplap, a vintage style porcelain hanging utility sink and simple open furnishings make make laundry time enjoyable. An adjacent two door closet houses all the clutter of cleaning supplies and keeps them out of sight. An antique giant clothespin hangs on the wall, an iron rod allows for hanging clothes to dry with the fresh air from three awning style windows.

Lakeside Retreat

City Homes, LLC

Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, a farmhouse sink and white benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Columbus Ohio Kitchen Remodel (2)

Kitchen Kraft

Photo of a large country laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Entries, Mudrooms, and Laundry rooms

Modern Design Cabinetry

Cambria
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Chatsworth Residence Renovation

David Stumpf Architecture LLC

The Chatsworth Residence was a complete renovation of a 1950's suburban Dallas ranch home. From the offset of this project, the owner intended for this to be a real estate investment property, and subsequently contracted David to develop a design design that would appeal to a broad rental market and to lead the renovation project. The scope of the renovation to this residence included a semi-gut down to the studs, new roof, new HVAC system, new kitchen, new laundry area, and a full rehabilitation of the property. Maintaining a tight budget for the project, David worked with the owner to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality of work throughout the project.

Rocky Mountain Modern

John Dengler & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Wellborn Cabinetry Design Gallery

Artisan Cabinetry & Stone

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a large country utility room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, blue walls, blue floor, blue benchtop, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and panelled walls.

Beautiful New Open Floor Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large modern galley laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fornham, Suffolk

K2B Bespoke Kitchens

Large contemporary laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Utility and mud room

First Sense Interiors

Peg rail in utility

First Sense Interiors

Shaker utility

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Shaker utility

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Shaker utility

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Wimbledon

Studio 18 Interiors

Photo of a country l-shaped laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and laminate floors.

Fornham, Suffolk

K2B Bespoke Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Laminate Floors

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.