Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown walls.

Deerfield

AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Paradise Valley Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake

Strongwood Homes

Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry

Omnia Construction

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Wolf Cove Residence

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Laundry Room with beadboard doors

Closet & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DE

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Deerfield

Modul Marble – Anaheim

Transitional u-shaped utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Laundry and Mudroom

Khoury Design

This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete. The laundry room acts as a mudroom as well with a walnut veneer seating bench.

Diamond Cabinetry

Great Kitchens & Baths

These photos are accredited to Diamond Cabinetry of Master Brand Cabinets. Diamond is a semi-custom cabinet line that allows for entry level custom cabinet modifications. They provide a wide selection of wood species,construction levels, premium finishes in stains, paints and glazes. Along with multiple door styles and interior accessories, this cabinetry is fitting for all styles!

Arcadia Luxury Smart Home

Wipliance

This laundry room comes with its' own entertainment center.
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Salishan Beach House Remodel

C&R Remodeling

This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown walls.

Custom Waterside Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Dwight Cottage

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lake Catherine Home Renovation

TotalCare Orlando

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

In Town Farmhouse

Lemburg House

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Addition in Loveland

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Transitional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and brown walls.

Parker Vista

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Semi-custom Shaker cabinets for laundry room.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, bamboo floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Brown 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.