Photo of a small eclectic galley utility room in Boise with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Roads Mansion

RCS WoodCrafters

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Hauswirtschaftsraum

CB Küchendesign GmbH

Hauswirtschaftsraum - Waschmaschine und Trockner stehen erhöht auf einem Podest. Darunter integriert Wäschekörbe und eine ausziehbare Ablage www.amw-photography.de

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

Beaucatcher Barn Home

Altura Architects

Bright laundry room with a rustic touch. Distressed wood countertop with storage above. Industrial looking pipe was install overhead to hang laundry. We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford

Florida Laundry Room

Sweet Water Woodworks, LLC

Smart use of strorage means that all that you need to do laundry is within an arms reach. We made the most of this space by hiding the ironing board in the drawer for ease of use and tidiness when the job is complete.

Edina Midcentury Modern Addition & Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hood Canal Bridge

Joe Gates Construction, Inc.

This compact laundry room functions like full size with loads of adjustable shelving, a pocket door for saving space and a window to let in the light. Joe Gates Construction, Inc offers full service custom building, remodeling and project management. From design and permitting to their team of expert craftsmen, call on them for excellent results in your next building project.

Utility & boot room inspiration

Lima Kitchens

Boot room storage and cloakroom
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Buckinghamshire with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets and wood benchtops.

Indian Rocks Beach Whole House Remodel

Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Classic beauty in Brentwood

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Weston Manor

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Beachlands House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Modern and spacious laundry features the same tiles as bathroom tying elements together across the house
Mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Compact Laundry Room Renovation

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets and open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls covered with Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, under cabinet, and updated lighting.

Pond Cottage

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Custom Executive Walkout Bungalow

inSight Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Open 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.