Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Doncaster East Home - Laundry

smarterBATHROOMS+

Photography by Shannon McGrath
Mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Lane

Main Street Homes

A multi-purpose laundry room that keeps your house clean and you organized! To see more of the Lane floor plan visit: www.gomsh.com/the-lane Photo by: Bryan Chavez

Palmetto Bluff - Bennington

Court Atkins Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Casual yet refined, Wayne, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Thompson - Traditional Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

One of the few truly American architectural styles, the Craftsman/Prairie style was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects who drew their inspiration from the surrounding landscape. The spacious yet cozy Thompson draws from features from both Craftsman/Prairie and Farmhouse styles for its all-American appeal. The eye-catching exterior includes a distinctive side entrance and stone accents as well as an abundance of windows for both outdoor views and interior rooms bathed in natural light. The floor plan is equally creative. The large floor porch entrance leads into a spacious 2,400-square-foot main floor plan, including a living room with an unusual corner fireplace. Designed for both ease and elegance, it also features a sunroom that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors, an adjacent private study/retreat and an open plan kitchen and dining area with a handy walk-in pantry filled with convenient storage. Not far away is the private master suite with its own large bathroom and closet, a laundry area and a 800-square-foot, three-car garage. At night, relax in the 1,000-square foot lower level family room or exercise space. When the day is done, head upstairs to the 1,300 square foot upper level, where three cozy bedrooms await, each with its own private bath. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: Bouwkamp Builders

Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home

Liston Design Build

Large transitional dedicated laundry room in St Louis with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Home on Boise Greenbelt

Studio Boise, LLC

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.

Veronica

Woodcastle Homes Ltd

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

A Traditional, Country Style Family Home

burlanes interiors

Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, this beautiful family home has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, of which Burlanes were commissioned for, including a new traditional, country style kitchen and larder, utility room / laundry, and bespoke storage solutions for the family sitting room and children's play room.

North Road

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Providence with an undermount sink, open cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

Baskets on the open shelves help to keep things in place and organized. Simple Ikea base cabinets house the sink plumbing and a large tub for recycling.

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Marsh House

Boardwalk Builders

Laundry closet on second floor of custom home by Boardwalk Builders. Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com photos Sue Fortier
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Solon 1st Floor Remodel

Lonny at K and B

Rev a shelf pull out ironing board
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beaded inset cabinets.

Soothing, High Contrast, Master Bathroom & Laundry

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House 2014
Design ideas for a small transitional laundry cupboard in Raleigh with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, bamboo floors, a stacked washer and dryer, yellow floor, multi-coloured benchtop and beige walls.

Custom Laundry Room

Boyce Design + Build

The custom laundry room is finished with a gray porcelain tile floor and features white custom inset cabinetry including floor to ceiling storage, hanging drying station and drying rack drawers, solid surface countertops with laminated edge, undermount sink with Waterstone faucet in satin nickel finish and Penny Round light grey porcelain tile backsplash

Crafted Comfort

Amrami Design + Build

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

East Lake Addition

3D Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, orange walls, ceramic floors and beige 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.