2014 Home Show Expo. Ground Breaker Homes, builder with interior design work by Van Nice Design. Cameron Sadeghpour Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and brown walls.

Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry

MJA Design, Inc.

Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet, a concealed washer and dryer and grey walls.

Pantry & Laundry

More Space Place - North Myrtle & Surfside Beach

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

L. Family Kitchen Remodel

KC Home Solutions, LLC

Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, carpet and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Idyllwild Luxury

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Luxury mountain home located in Idyllwild, CA. Full home design of this 3 story home. Luxury finishes, antiques, and touches of the mountain make this home inviting to everyone that visits this home nestled next to a creek in the quiet mountains. This laundry room / coffee room is a great space in the master bedroom.

West Chester Laundry closet to Laundry Room with lots of storage

Transformations Custom Wood Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, carpet and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Victory1

Bergby Construction Inc

This laundry room features side by side washer and dryer and upper cabinets for storage.
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall laundry room in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Colts Neck Kitchen 1

Penterman Kitchens

This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and carpet.

Creative Traditional

Built Green Custom Homes

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Colts Neck Kitchen 1

Penterman Kitchens

This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and carpet.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Carpet

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.