Photo of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Carpet One Flooring Gallery

Cloud Carpet One Floor & Home

Industrial dedicated laundry room in Las Vegas with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pool Party

Change Your Bathroom©

Custom black cabinetry with folding table and custom pocket doors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Maida Vale Family Home Renovation

Catherine Wilman Interiors

Front entrance and utility room for the family home we renovated in Maida Vale, London. Photography: Alexander James
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an utility sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room with White Beadboard Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

Laundry room features beadboard cabinetry and travertine flooring. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks

Peggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior Designer

Custom slide-out drying racks for sweaters and delicates, slide out of the way but allow for air circulation for drying. Peggy Woodall - designer
Mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Other with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Project Hemera, North London

CCASA Architects

A big pantry was designed next to the kitchen. Generous, includes for a wine fridge and a big sink, making the kitchen even more functional. Redded glass doors bring natural light into the space while allowing for privacy

Modern Colonial

Derrick Architecture

Technically part of the Mud Room, this desk area provides a perfect place for a little privacy while overlooking the front of the property.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Stonegate at Rush Creek - Fall 2017 Model Home

Iverson Homes

Laundry Room with Front Load Washer & Dryer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Judith's Whimsical Basement

Merrick Design and Build Inc.

David Merrick
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

579 Parks Lane

J. Parrish Builders

Photo of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

PROJECT 50

Allchin Builders

This is an example of a large modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

English Cottage

Kuklinski + Rappe Architects

Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and black benchtop.

New England Country Manor in Barrington, Illinois

Hellyer Custom Builders

Portraits of Home
This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Beaded Laundry Room Cabinets

Trim Tech Designs

Obsessed with the light colored laundry room cabinets with beaded doors.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Verssue Home

Homes by Chris

Carrie Babbitt
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Cumming's Carpet One

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Green Heights Trail Project

Carla Bast Design

Laundry room with a farm sink and cabinetry offering storage and hanging space for laundry room needs. Alyssa Lee Photography
Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2018 Parade Home

Green Tech Construction

Caroline Merrill
Design ideas for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Pine Street

Regal Homes Long Island

Photos: Richard Law Digital
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.

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.