Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Bavarian Castle

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick floors, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and blue benchtop.

Willis

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Charming custom Craftsman home in East Dallas.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and blue benchtop.

Brattle Street Victorian

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Glacier Edge Residence Remodel

Stephanie Lang

Photo: S.Lang
Small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, blue benchtop, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Colorful studio apartment

Crewzz, Inc

Elegant laundry room with moroccan tile.
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, an integrated washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, blue benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Lake Geneva Home - Lake Geneva

Bella Tile and Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Cedarbrush Residence

True Homes Photography

Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a large country utility room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, blue walls, blue floor, blue benchtop, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and panelled walls.

Contemporary Ches-a-peake

B&T Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Truly Custom Craftsman

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

A New Take on Entertaining

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, white floor and blue benchtop.

Going with the Flow - Laundry Room

ARTium Design Build

Laundry Room with Stacked Appliances & Built-In Storage
Large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, blue benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors and white floor.

Bespoke utility room

DISCOVER kitchen interior design

Bespoke traditional in-frame painted utility room
Design ideas for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a concealed washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Going with the Flow - Laundry Room

ARTium Design Build

Laundry Room with Stacked Appliances & Built-In Storage
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, white floor and blue benchtop.

Laundry Room/Bathroom

WF Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Pymble House

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Combined laundry and butler's pantry
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, shiplap splashback, marble floors and blue benchtop.

Light and Airy Kitchen

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and blue benchtop.

Glacier Edge Residence Remodel

Stephanie Lang

Photo: S.Lang
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, blue benchtop, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Blue 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.