Painted ‘Hampshire’ doors in Benjamin Moore BM CC 40 Cloud White --- Polished ‘Ivory Fantasy’ granite countertop ---
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and beige benchtop.

Pine Valley - Lake Cabin

Visbeen Architects

Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.

Waterfront Estate

jodi foster design + planning

Laundry & Mudroom Entry. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Adero Showhome in Secord

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Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Edmonton with recessed-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige cabinets.

Cottage by the Coast

Amanda Webster Design

Photo- Neil Rashba
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Jacksonville with beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain floors, brown benchtop and wood benchtops.

West Feliciana Home

Custom Home Designs

Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, green walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Other with green walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Manhattan Beach Residence

Erin King Interiors

Beach style utility room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Maple Mud/Laundry Room

Brice's Furniture

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Sonoran Desert

Janet Brooks Design

This laundry room serves multiple uses, including designated drawers and plenty of counters for crafts and wrapping projects, and a walk out to an outdoor potting area with a custom zinc top. Photography: Pam Singleton

Laundry Room

Ashley Balston - Royal Lepage West R.E.S. (Surrey)

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'

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Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and orange walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

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.