1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.

Division St, Manson, WA

Travis Knoop Photography

Travis Knoop Photography
This is an example of a country single-wall laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Highland Park Tudor

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Traditional utility room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Crisp Architects

Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry, Pantry & More

Closets by Design Louisville

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Westchester, CA Custom Space

Custom Design & Construction

Custom Spaces: Fresh & New Space Remodeled: Interior Living Areas 473 sq. ft. Style: Transitional Concept: This was the second half of an interior remodeling project. During this phase of the project the homeowners wanted an updated bathroom, laundry room, fireplace, and flooring. MAKING IT THEIR OWN The home they purchased was in need of updating to create a more open floor plan that matched their lifestyle MATERIAL SELECTIONS Bath 1 - AK-76/210M Birch White- with SO-98/014S glass tile accents- White Dove. Photography by John Moery

Laundry & Cannine Shower Room

Feri Design LLC

The wash room is always a great place to wash and clean our most loyal friends. If your dog is larger, keeping your wash station on the floor is a smarter idea. You can create more floor space by taking advantage of height by using stack washer/dryer units instead of having side by side machines. Then you’ll have more room to lay out a shower pan that fits your available space and your dog. If you have a small friend, we recommend you to keep the washing station high for your comfort so you will not have lean down. We designed a project for our great friends. You can find practical solutions for your homes with us.

Figured Birch Wide Plank Floors - Newport Beach, California

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Wide plank Curly Birch flooring custom sawn in the USA by Hull Forest Products, 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com. Photo by David Lamb Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Master Suite Wing

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional laundry room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Sun Tunnels

Skylight Specialists, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

C-295

Construction Réjean Morin

Samuel Morin Technologue
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Scooby Doo on Summit Ave

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

A perfectly styled floor to ceiling grey shaker cabinet with glass front doors in the butler’s pantry provides storage that pleases the eye. You can see, if you peek off the left, that this pantry space is open to the laundry room, which was fully outfitted with custom cabinets as well. The coolest feature? A laundry chute that connects a window bench in the second floor master suite with this first floor laundry room. photo credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Neoclassical Home

Pinneo Construction

Photo of a traditional laundry cupboard in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Farmhouse

Inhabit Interiors

Farmhouse Style Laundry Room with Honed Granite Folding Counter, Farmhouse Style Sink, and Grey Subway Tile Backsplash,.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse

K-studio Interior Design

Design ideas for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Moscow with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Warm Contemporary Home

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bennett Farms

Carrick Custom Home Design

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Architect: Tom Ochsner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Schrock Cabinets

MasterBrand Cabinets

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium hardwood floors and grey walls.

Turramurra

Novale Bathrooms

Small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.