Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with white cabinets, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

A Laundry Room plus...

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

The laundry functions occupy the far end of the space. A Corian countertop provides plenty of space for the folding of clean clothes. Custom cabinetry by MWP Cabinetmakers, Tucson, AZ.

Laundry Room Remodeling Project

Paul Davis Remodeling of Greenville & Spartanburg

This custom made drying rack folds neatly against the wall when not in use. A tall storage cabinet (seen on the left in this photo) holds mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies. Photo by Joe Rhodes

Marotta Residence Laundry Room, Mason, OH

Richardson & Rice Design-Build-Remodel

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Debra Louise Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Little Rock with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Laundry room Topanga

Eco Design & Builders Inc.

With a small space, we created a great feeling laundry room inside a garage with a Porcelain tile on the floor, warm accent color on the wall, Quartz counter top, hanging rod and two cabinets. All lights are LED 6''.

The Crane

Next Generation Signature Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Portfolio

Halm & Perkins, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Oakwood Hollow

Parker Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Casa Bella

Todd Johnston Homes Inc

Laundry
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Downtown Victorian

Alpine Timber Custom Builders and Remodeling

Photo of a traditional utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

St. Ives Country Club Laundry Room Renovation Project

Morse Design

Laundry renovation, makeover in the St. Ives Country Club development in Duluth, Ga. Added wallpaper and painted cabinetry and trim a matching blue in the Thibaut Wallpaper. Extended the look into the mudroom area of the garage entrance to the home. Photos taken by Tara Carter Photography.

Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels

J D Green Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Large laundry space give the user everything they need.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Gallichio

Mich Home Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita

Harmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf Solutions

Installing a tip out in front of the laundry sink allows scrub brushes and other cleaning tools to have a handy storage spot. Slide Out Shelf Solutions has many ways to help you access and bring out all your space - even space you didn't know you had; before this tip-out was installed this was just a fake drawer front.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Ponderosa Valley - French Country

Christopher Grace Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Blue 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.