Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive country galley utility room in Austin with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Number 16- Laundry

Jess Hunter Interior Design

The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, turquoise cabinets and grey floor.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bailey Creek Project

Indigo Interiors Co

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Stanley Residence

Jennifer Langford AIA CNU PA

Mark Koper
Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Brookside Modern Craftsman

MAWR Design

Sarah Shields
Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.

Model Remodel

Simple laundry room with storage and functionality
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Silvan Farmhouse Beauty

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Natural materials come together so beautifully in this huge, laundry / mud room. Tim Turner Photography
Photo of an expansive country galley utility room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor, white benchtop, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home

East Tennessee Builder

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey walls.

Turquoise Laundry Room

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, turquoise floor and blue walls.

Laundry Room

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photo by: Joshua Caldwell
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with green cabinets, grey floor, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Craftsman

Whittney Parkinson Design

Sarah Shields Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

Laundry/ Pantry

Katie Postel Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white splashback, shiplap splashback and wood walls.

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

Large midcentury galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Evanston Laundry room

Foster Hill Design

White Wonderland

Cabinet Space

Large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Concrete 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.