Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

French Country Manor

Laureen Chambers Interior Design

Photo By: Julia McConnell
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mountain retreat

Builders by Design

Sublime Photography
This is an example of a large country utility room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bridal Trails

Schoener

A simple laundry room was transformed into a multi-purpose room introducing a storage bench, a farmhouse sink, and plenty of counter space over the W/D. A Versailles patterned stone floor sets the stage for Cinnabar Brookhaven cabinets to provide character and warmth to the room. Justin Schmauser Photography

West Chester, PA kitchen

Master's Touch Kitchen & Bath Works

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Laundry / Utility

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

The farm sink below the window allows for homeowner to enjoy the view from the laundry. Ample light is provided in the evenings with a nickel pendant over sink.

Peachland Residential Home

Kelowna Custom Granite Works

Laundry; White Ice Granite, Leather finish
Large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with granite benchtops, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Red 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.