Bob Geifer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floor.

Chestnut Street

IDF Studio

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Home with Hidden Wine Room

Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

Modern Farmhouse

McCall Design & Planning

Inspiration for a country single-wall utility room in Boise with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

Hardingwoods

Gregg Homebuilding Company

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Gig Harbor Reclaimed Blend

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Red cabinets to add a happy pop of color!
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Urban Farmhouse

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bright and Colorful Laundry Room

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

St. Paul Mudroom

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floor.

Home with Hidden Wine Room

Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.

Dog Wash Station
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with red cabinets, white walls, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and ceramic floors.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

St. Paul Mudroom

B2 Design Build

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Red 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.