This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink

randboll

Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with green walls, grey floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pond Cottage

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Compact bath/laundry

EA Custom Millwork

This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.

Laundry Room

BCN Homes

Photo of a country galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL

DJK Custom Homes

This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Travis Heights Bungalow

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

Photographer: Andrea Calo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Stony Pointe

Glas Associates

A cheerful laundry room with light wood stained cabinets and floating shelves Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Allum St

Dorrington Atcheson Architects

Emma-Jane Hetherington
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2007 Parade of Homes Village

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic floors and black walls.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Mediterranean Modern

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

A Place for Everything.

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Extra deep drawers and a concealed trash bin are centered between two tall cabinets. Their size was determined by the existing granite top left over from a kitchen renovation. The entire space was designed around the two granite remnants from the kitchen island and cook-top's back-splash. We love using American Made cabinets: these beauties were created by the craftsmen at Young Furniture. Photo By Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Second Story Addition

SeventyNine Design & Build

Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Greenville Modern Residence

Goggans Residential Architecture

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Photo of a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and light hardwood floors.

The Downing

Yankee Barn Homes

Jason Bleecher Photography
Small country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with distressed cabinets, grey walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Parker Colorado Mud Room and Laundry

Kitchen Traditions of Colorado

Inspiration for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pine Valley - Lake Cabin

Visbeen Architects

Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Yellow Cabinets

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.