Country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

Everything cabinet

T.C. Lloyd & Company

Coat, hat and shoe storage in laundry / garage entrance in natural cherry with charcoal laminate tops
Photo of a small contemporary laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Featured Laundry Rooms

Featured Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Springfield Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and black benchtop.

Russian River Barn Home

Kadello & Larsen Architectural Designs

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and black benchtop.

White Farm House (New Construction)

Bryan Lee Builds

This is an example of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Storybook cottage

Nancy Mac

Photo: Nancy McGregor © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a country laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and black benchtop.

Third Street Laundry

Kitchen & Bath Details

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Full Home Remodel - Southwood

JC Unlimited Contracting Inc.

Photo of a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse on The Creek

Geschke Group Architecture

Design ideas for a country l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

April Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mariposa

User

Matthew Niemann Photography
Transitional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lake DuBay Multiple Story Condo - Industrial

Blenker Construction

Inspiration for a small industrial laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Diablo Family Manor

Bevan + Associates

Transitional l-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Port Barmouth

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

2505 Briarfield

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Needham Livingston Circle New Construction Project

Federow Development

The fun purple walls in this client's dream laundry room has it all! lots of cabinet storage and counter space for folding laundry, as well as a sink and full sized w/d. Lots of windows provide lots of natural light.

Bloomfield Laundry Room

Mari Margaret Vaglica

Update to a laundry room included large built-in storage that allowed the homeowner to stash her Costco bulk items. White shaker style doors take a on a more contemporary look with the pulls and knobs. Heated floor under the tile help keep the chill away as this was all on a cement slab.

Ambler Kitchen Mudroom and Entry

Harth Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Black Benchtop

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.