Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two

Stalburg Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Columbia, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

The shiplap walls ties together the tricky architectural angles in the room. 2-level countertops, above the sink and the washer/dryer units provides plenty of folding surface. The ceramic tile pattern is a fun and practical alternative to cement tile.

Creekside Isle of Palms

SLC Architect LLC

Photographer: Alex Thornton Photography
Inspiration for a beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This multi-use room gets a lot of action...off of the garage, this space has laundry, mudroom storage and dog wash all in one!
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Sand Canyon

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry Room & Bedroom - Towaco, NJ.

G&L and Sons Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Modern Oak & Hickory

The Artisan Shop, Inc.

Quarter Sawn White Oak with a White Wash Stain
Photo of a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, black benchtop, an undermount sink, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Hills Drive

Duet Design Group

This clean lined and industrial laundry room is central to all of the bedrooms on the top floor of this home. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for an eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

main laundry room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

St. Clair

Fredrick Dawson Design Consulting

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Family Renovation and Addition

Constructive Design Services

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

Cabinetry

Closettec

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, beige cabinets, laminate floors and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets and White Walls

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.