A perpendicular Charging Station with mail/paperwork slots, plenty of room for cell phones, I-Pods, I-Pads plus the children’s electronic gadgets, bins for paraphernalia and related attachments is a sure sign of this Century. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Knob Hill

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine

Casa Flores Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

East Lake Addition

3D Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, orange walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Madison, WI Lake House

Mader Designs

This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Columbus with orange walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Addition in Loveland

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, orange walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pelican Shores Lake Home #8

Copper Homes Limited

Shutter Avenue Photography
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Mud Room

Bouril Design Studio, LLC

This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room

KTM Architect

Photos by Brian Madden
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Roosevelt + Monroe

Clark + Aldine

This is an example of a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, orange walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography

Laundry Room

Williams Contracting, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops and ceramic floors.

Myrtle House

Regarding Design

Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages.

Laundry

VMAX LLC

Laundry Room Renovation Project
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Carpet Hut by McDrake

This is an example of a large single-wall utility room in Orange County with vinyl floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Suburban Home in West Houston

Chandra Stone, Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry

Closet Organizing Systems

Since the laundry originates primarily on the second floor and the area above this space was acceptable to a Laundry Shoot, careful placement of the cabinets allows the flow of laundry into a center cabinet on the back wall with a stationary top door. All cabinets on that rear wall were made 28” Deep for the Stackables and to house more laundry. Detergents and Laundry Items are stored on Pull Outs below. The sink cabinet had to be narrower than most drop sink requirements but the clients were able to find the perfect smaller version to enhance the area and provide the ability for the occasional hand washables with a rod above for drip drying. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home

River City Custom Homes

Who likes doing laundry? The answer is "anyone who has a laundry room like this!
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes Laundry Room Design Ideas with Orange Walls

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.