The laundry room was designed to serve many purposes besides just laundry. It includes a gift wrapping station, laundry chute, fold down ironing board, vacuum and mop storage, lap top work area and a dog feeding station. The center table was designed for folding and the three rolling laundry carts fit neatly underneath. The dark grey tiles and dark quartz countertop contrast with the light wood cabinets.

Project Esgore

Alair Homes North York

Maximum storage for one of the most time-consuming chores (depending on who's in your household).
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Sundial

ZED Studio

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Mann

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

New floor, exterior door, cabinetry and all finishes. The washer and dryer were existing.
Large contemporary laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC

Sarasota Design Studio 11

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Luxury Family Living

Turner Design Firm

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Glass Tile Splashback

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.