Photo of a large traditional u-shaped laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Carramar - Laundry

Bathroom Renovations Perth

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

West Chester, PA kitchen

Master's Touch Kitchen & Bath Works

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback 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.

Boone Fork Custom Home

VPC Builders, LLC

Photography by Bernard Russo
This is an example of an expansive country utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Home Remodel

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

Angela Francis
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Home Remodel

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

Texas reno

Unlimited Innovations Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room with red cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

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.

Home Remodel

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

Angela Francis
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets and black benchtop.

Home Remodel

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

Angela Francis
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

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.

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.

Remodel: G Residence

Cascade Lumber Company

Enlarging the kitchen by removing the former laundry area allowed us to convert the former dining room into a laundry and multi-purpose area. Closing off the former opening into the foyer made this into it's own space. The owners had newer cabinets in the kitchen and we removed those and repurposed them to fit this new space with a new laminate countertop. We also used Mannington luxury vinyl tile to create an easy to clean, waterproof, family friendly space.

Carramar - Laundry

Bathroom Renovations Perth

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Carramar - Laundry

Bathroom Renovations Perth

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.