The laundry room bucks the black and white color theme in the home with cabinetry that brings in a splash of color.
Photo of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Homely to Heart of the Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Manitoba St.

Designs by KS

This beautiful new townhome in Vancouver didn’t require many improvements, but everyone can benefit from added storage. Our client, Jill, and her family had been living in the townhome for about a year before reaching out to our team. During our initial in-home consultation, we discussed the family’s needs.

NW 25th Ave.

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

simple blue and white laundry room cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

PURSER RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

HAMPTON IN THE HILLS - Shaker profile satin polyurethane doors in a feature 'pale blue' - 20mm Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White subway tile splashback - Brushed nickel knobs - Recessed round LED's - Enclosed clothes hamper - Open polyurethane box - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel

Lakeside Newbuild

Jamie Nell Design

Building a 7,000-square-foot dream home is no small feat. This young family hired us to design all of the cabinetry and custom built-ins throughout the home, to provide a fun new color scheme, and to design a kitchen that was totally functional for their family and guests.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

Emrik III Story & 1/2 Plan

Rob Washam Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Photography by: Danielle Poff Photography Interior Design: Diann Kartch Design
Inspiration for a transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

F Residence

Via Builders, Inc.

Photography by: Danielle Poff Photography Interior Design: Diann Kartch Design
Transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

simple blue and white laundry room cabinetry.
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Puesta Del Sol

April Balliette

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Harwood Basement

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

NW 25th Ave.

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Light Hardwood Floors

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.