Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and exposed beam.

Ironing Custom Cabinet

Cabinets & Designs

Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, carpet and a farmhouse sink.

Hudson

User

Small transitional laundry cupboard in Omaha with carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.

Master Suite Wing

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional laundry room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop, an undermount sink, grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

A Hamptons Influenced Home

Van Auken Akins Architects LLC

Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed and facilitated the complete renovation of a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Areas of work include the living and dining spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms and baths on the second floor with new wall coverings, oriental rug selections, furniture selections and window treatments. The third floor was renovated to create a whimsical guest bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. The upgrades to the baths included new plumbing fixtures, new cabinetry, countertops, lighting and floor tile. The renovation of the basement created an exercise room, wine cellar, recreation room, powder room, and laundry room in once unusable space. New ceilings, soffits, and lighting were installed throughout along with wallcoverings, wood paneling, carpeting and furniture.

Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry

MJA Design, Inc.

Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet, a concealed washer and dryer and grey walls.

Treehouse in SLC, UT

Fine Custom Construction

Complete transformation of kitchen, Living room, Master Suite (Bathroom, Walk in closet & bedroom with walk out) Laundry nook, and 2 cozy rooms! With a collaborative approach we were able to remove the main bearing wall separating the kitchen from the magnificent views afforded by the main living space. Using extremely heavy steel beams we kept the ceiling height at full capacity and without the need for unsightly drops in the smooth ceiling. This modern kitchen is both functional and serves as sculpture in a house filled with fine art. Such an amazing home!

So Fresh and So Clean , Master Closet with Island and Laundry

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is an example of a large transitional laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet and beige floor.

Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets

Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Redmond Redo

Design Harmony

Here we transformed a guest bedroom into a home office. By adding two sets of double doors we hid the washer, dryer & all miscellaneous office equipment. Using the clients' existing artwork as a basis for our palette, we incorporated color into the room by painting the doors this lush green. Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture

Kritsonis Lindor

This is an example of an expansive contemporary laundry room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, grey floor and exposed beam.

Beach Front Renovation

Balding Design Build

Harry Taylor
This is an example of a small transitional laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, carpet and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Point West at Macatawa Park

Francesca Owings Interior Design

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Design ideas for a beach style laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with beige walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Omaha with beige cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Home Show Expo 2014

Van Nice Design

2014 Home Show Expo. Ground Breaker Homes, builder with interior design work by Van Nice Design. Cameron Sadeghpour Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and brown walls.

Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design

Chantel Elshout Studio

Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Secret door kitchen

Sam Wood

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bluestone at :Point West

Insignia Homes

Point West
This is an example of a beach style laundry room in Grand Rapids with carpet and beige floor.

Pantry & Laundry

More Space Place - North Myrtle & Surfside Beach

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Carpet

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.