A clean and efficiently planned laundry room on a second floor with 2 side by side washers and 2 side by side dryers. White built in cabinetry with walls covered in gray glass subway tiles. Peter Rymwid Photography

Catawba Island Lakefront Home, Mud Room & Laundry Room

House of L

Jason Miller, Pixelate LTD
Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and white benchtop.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey floor, black benchtop and grey walls.

DSSecretClient

Amy Storm & Company

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.

Hollywood Residence 2

Dray Design Group

Mud room custom built in - dog station pantry laundry room off the kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Acreage Home

AG Woodcrafting Inc.

Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home

Liston Design Build

Large transitional dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Mud Room
Inspiration for a large single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Auburn + Grace

Clark + Aldine

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

The Alder shaker cabinets in the mud room have a ship wall accent behind the matte black coat hooks. The mudroom is off of the garage and connects to the laundry room and primary closet to the right, and then into the pantry and kitchen to the left. This mudroom is the perfect drop zone spot for shoes, coats, and keys. With cubbies above and below, there's a place for everything in this mudroom design.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition

Duke Renovations

The unique utility sink adds interest and color to the new laundry/craft room.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

This spectacular family home situated above Lake Hodges in San Diego with sweeping views, was a complete interior and partial exterior remodel. Having gone untouched for decades, the home presented a unique challenge in that it was comprised of many cramped, unpermitted rooms and spaces that had been added over the years, stifling the home's true potential. Our team gutted the home down to the studs and started nearly from scratch. The end result is simply stunning. Light, bright, and modern, the new version of this home demonstrates the power of thoughtful architectural planning, creative problem solving, and expert design details.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive beach style l-shaped utility room in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel

The Bespoke Interior, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey walls.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large contemporary laundry room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

The Lodge- Utility/ Boot Room

INTERIORS BY INGRID Ltd

Light and elegant utility room in cashmere grey finish with white worktops, marble chevron tiles and brass accessories.
Photo of a large contemporary laundry cupboard in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.