Large transitional galley laundry room in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

High-Contrast Luxury Home

Cambria

Photo: High Res Media Build: AFT Construction Design: E Interiors
Photo of a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with quartz benchtops, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and multi-coloured walls.

Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel

Jillian Lare

Photo and Construction by Kaufman Construction
Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors

Darci Reimund Designs

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Parkford Residence

Kristen Fegale Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Atlas Moran Construction

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.

Elk Lake

Environment Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces

Form + Field

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Gasser

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Happy Home- Frisco, TX

Cindy O'Brien Design

Country laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and multi-coloured walls.

Pops of Color

Casey Hawthorne Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Eichler Inspired Mid Century

By Design

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

1940's Montrose Remodel

Penberthy Custom Builders

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Larkspur III

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel

Walnut Counter Top and Shelving with Space for Laundry Roll-Outs

KraftMaster Renovations

Inspiration for a country galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Craftsman Home Laundry Room after Restoration

The Renowned Group

The washer and dryer will move from the opposite wall I'm placing the cubby hole of the new Custom Cabinets.
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home

Pankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZ

Jeff Beene
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park

Kitchen Shack

Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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.