Builder: Tanglewood Homes | Photographer: Lee Bruegger
Contemporary laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath

Deborah Roides Interior Design

Farmhouse first floor laundry room and bath combination. Concrete tile floors set the stage and ship lap and subway tile walls add dimension and utility to the space. The Kohler Bannon sink is the showstopper. Black shaker cabinets add storage and function.

The Sawyer Post and Beam Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - The combination mud room/laundry room also multitasks as the the back entry to the post and beam barn home.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Little Park

User

Large country l-shaped utility room in Denver with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and shaker cabinets.

Custom Laundry & Mud Room

Leone Builders

Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home

New River Building Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Schrock Cabinets: Base Message Center Cabinet

MasterBrand Cabinets

Photo of a transitional laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls and grey benchtop.

From dark & dingy to beautiful

Lyn's Design Style

Complete built in cabinets to conceal the washer and dryer and add a ton of storage.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Boise with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

First Line Project

Barzotti Woodworking Ltd.

This is an example of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC

Carolina Cabinet Company

Laundry room and mudroom in Pittsboro, NC. With stacked washer and dryer. 4 utility cabinets for storage. A sink and folding area. Shoe storage. Window seating area for putting on shoes. Complete with Merillat Classic cabinetry portrait door style and dusk stain.

Anabelle - Greenville

Cypress Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Black Beauty

Roberta Wilson

Photo Credit: StorytellerPhotography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow

Tiffany Beachy Designs

After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Bespoke storage

Refined Trades

3 meter high utility room cupboards painted in `Farrow and Ball railings.
This is an example of a large traditional galley laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Classic & Timeless

G-Interiors, Christine Gee ASID, IDS

We replaced the flat wall hooks with a custom cabinet painted in a black tone with brushed gold hardware. The drawers are for shoes and the uppers for storage. In the laundry room we replaced the counter tops with engineered quartz and gave the cabinets a fresh coat of white paint. The flooring in the laundry room did not change.

Project Clearview

Rüme Design

Beautiful laundry room with custom cabinetry and patterned encaustic tiles, with rod and shelf
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Cross Cabinets

Matt Dunmore Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Interior Projects 2016

Hofmann Design Build, Inc.

Architect: Dana Napurano, Hofmann Design Build
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets and grey walls.

Parade of Homes - Aspen II

Titan Homes, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Black 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.