Walls Could Talk
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink

randboll

Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.

Cathaway Laundry

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos
Photo of a beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

This is an example of a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Laundry Room with farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets and an adorable puppy
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor, beige benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Cooperstown Farmhouse

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, grey benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

2015 Parade of Homes - Peoples Choice Award Winning Home

Designs by Craig Veenker

Large traditional u-shaped laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, beige walls, marble benchtops, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Cheshire Utility and Boot room

Atelier Joinery

Bespoke Oak utility and boot room.
Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and limestone floors.

MA Residence

Karen Aston Design

Thomas Dalhoff Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

COZY CITY HOME

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Photo of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Bold and bright laundry room with farm sink

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Laundry room with a dramatic back splash selection. The subway tiles are a deep rich blue with contrasting grout, that matches the cabinet, counter top and appliance colors. The interior designer chose a mosaic tile to help break up the white.

Cool and practical utility room

York House Designs

Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Eclectic Family Home

BUILT Design Collective

photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped laundry room in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed washer and dryer, blue floor and shaker cabinets.

Pennington Laundry Room

AJ Margulis Interiors

A redesign of a laundry room that allowed for a new butler's pantry space and a laundry space. Spatial design and decoration by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew. Construction by Martin Builders.

Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Laundry room. Bright wallpaper, matching painted furniture style cabinetry and copper farm sink. Floor is marmoleum squares. Photo by: David Hiser
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls and grey benchtop.

Farmington Renovation

Robertson Renovations Inc

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and grey benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

TKS Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink

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.