Large country dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Tahoe Charm

Lloyd's Custom Woodwork, Inc.

This is an exposed laundry area at the top of the hall stairs - the louvered doors hide the washer and dryer! Photo Credit - Bruce Schneider Photography

Timeless Traditional

REFINED LLC

Traditional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and red walls.

First floor remodel

Kaufman Construction Design and Build

Jake Boyd Photo
Small transitional laundry cupboard in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo

The stained knotty alder cabinets add a balance of rustic beauty and functional storage to this laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Oasis In the Woods

LiLu Interiors

This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. The laundry space is designed for convenience and seamless organization by being cleverly concealed behind elegant doors. This practical design ensures that the laundry area remains tidy and out of sight when not in use. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Fox Mill Addition and Renovations

Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.

Photo of a transitional galley laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo of a country galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

A quartz countertop provides a durable work surface.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel

Deb Seeley Designs LLC

This small laundry room also houses the dogs bowls. The pullout to the left of the bowl is two recycle bins used for garbage and the dogs food. The stackable washer and dryer allows more space for counter space to fold laundry. The quartz slab is a reminant I was lucky enough to find. Yet to be purchased are the industrial looking shelves to be installed on the wall aboe the cabinetry. The walls are painted Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore. Porcelain tiles were selected with a linen pattern, which blends nicely with the white oak flooring in the hallway. As well as provides easy clean up when their lab decides attack its water bowl.

Valley View Rd

Joy Street Design

Our Oakland studio used an interplay of printed wallpaper, metal accents, and sleek furniture to give this home a new, chic look: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-home-facelift

Palisade Custom Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Laundry room has fun, funky painted cabinets to match the door on the other side of the house.
Design ideas for a mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, blue cabinets and ceramic floors.

Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.

Family Laundry and Mudroom

Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC

Custom sliding barn door with decorative layout
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

NW Bethany Full House Renovation

Bluebonnet Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

CASA CUBE

株式会社ハウゼ

上品でシンプルでありつつも温かさを感じられるパウダールーム。
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and brown floor.

Mid Century Modern

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
This is an example of a midcentury laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

All Cabinet Styles 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.