Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.

Laundry Room

Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

221A Street - Laundry Room

Jamie Banfield Interior Designs

The true farmhouse kitchen. Mixing bold traditional colours, natural elements, shiplap and wooden beamed ceiling details, all make for the perfectly crafted farmhouse. Layering in a traditional farm house sink, and an industrial inspired metal hood fan adds charm and a curated feel to this traditional space. No compromise spared with storage, function or innovation.

Powell Laundry Room

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Laundry room Concept, modern farmhouse, with farmhouse sink, wood floors, grey cabinets, mini fridge in Powell
Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Gorge

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and grey floor.

Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white benchtop.

Cool and practical utility room

York House Designs

Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.

Laundry

Seacliff Construction & Design

Design ideas for a small galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Woodlake Bonita Bay

Seaglass Design & Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green Shaker style cabinetry flower wallpaper quartz countertops 10" Hex tile floors Emtek satin brass hardware Photos by @Spacecrafting

Hidden Hills View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Madeline Harper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Makeover

SRC - Stamp Renovation and Construction LLC

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks

Ohana Home & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Riviera Dr. Los Altos

Changras & Frey Construction Inc.

The blue cement tiles with the gray painted cabinets are a real statement. The white oak bench top adds a touch of warmth to the white wainscoting.
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Technicolor Farmhouse

Rock House Design

Small country single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and black floor.

Boor/ Utility Room

Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.

Transitional utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Home Addition in Vienna, VA

Bianco Renovations

Felicia Evans Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Golf Course Contemporary

Peregrine Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Powell Laundry Room

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Laundry room Concept, modern farmhouse, with farmhouse sink, wood floors, grey cabinets, mini fridge in Powell
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Quartzite Benchtops

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.