A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.

Colorful Mountain Retreat

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, laminate floors, grey floor and a drop-in sink.

Laundry Room

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photo by Ian Coleman
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Inlet Isle - Miscellaneous

That Design Studio

Indigo blue Fabuwood cabinets for a laundry room with a custom butcher block countertop
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Old Home Renovation

BINYAN architecture studio

Children's bathroom with laundry rooom
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Outer Sunset Alterations

Thomas Rex Hardy, AIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Re-Designed Laundry Room

Saavy Designs, LLC

This coastal inspired Laundry Room just needed colorful wallpaper, coordinating cabinet color and new floors to transform!
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a large country utility room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, blue walls, blue floor, blue benchtop, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and panelled walls.

Right Sized Home for Empty Nesters

Duke Homes, Inc.

Entering the home from the garage there is a custom built-in hall tree and easy access to the laundry room.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Retro Kitchen Refresh

Skydell Contracting Inc.

This is an example of a small midcentury galley laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Right Sized Home for Empty Nesters

Duke Homes, Inc.

The dedicated laundry room features the same French Blue as the butler's pantry.
Mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Charles

Evolve Kitchen Design

These fantastic stacking washing and drying machines show off the compact design of the utility room perfectly.
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

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Affinity Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional galley dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Utility and mud room

First Sense Interiors

Peg rail in utility

First Sense Interiors

Shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

Shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

Shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

Laundry Room

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photo by Ian Coleman
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

User

photo by Ian Coleman
Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Laminate 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.