Christopher Stark
Traditional utility room in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Gothic Cottage

Daniel Contelmo Architects

A small laundry and storage room is located between the garage and the living space. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey walls.

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.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Tatum

Hazel Bleu Designs

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and brick floors.

Projet Dupré

Mon Concept Habitation

Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !

New Farmhouse - Laundry Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for 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.

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.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

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.

Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls

Cabinets & Designs

This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.

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.

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.

Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom

Tate Enterprises

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Walnut Hills

M. Carter Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beaded Inset 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.