Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Fresh on the Market

Savori Spaces

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Mudroom/Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Large pantry unit provides roll out storage with hampers below. Dry hanging area & folding space. Mandi B Photography
Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured 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.

Farmhouse Chic in the City

Cheryl Weckesser Design

The small old kitchen space converted into a large laundry space, the entrance created with a sliding barn door. The remaining old kitchen space we created a powder room for guest use.

Small Laundry Room

Amber L. Armstrong

Using painters drop cloth for these laundry bags makes them sturdy but also very easy to clean by dropping in the laundry. The room can be free of baskets of dirty laundry by utilizing the empty wall space in this narrow room.

Black Shutters

The Well Dressed Window

Frank Jenkins
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Herringbone Laminate in Douglas

Select Floors and Tiles

This customer opted for the Lignum Fusion - Oak Robust Natural Herringbone 12mm AC4 Laminate in her expansive area. This flooring covered the hallway, kitchen area, laundry room and sitting room allowing for a seamless fluid look.

Laundry Room

User

photo by Ian Coleman
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Beach Townhouse

Classic Kitchens & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Dance Party

TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Darko Zagar
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial utility room in DC Metro with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Making the Connection

Thompson Remodeling

The objective of this home renovation was to make better connections between the family's main living spaces. The focus was on opening the kitchen and creating a combo mudroom/laundry room located off the garage. A two-toned design features classic white upper cabinets and espresso lowers. Thin mosaic tile is positioned vertically rather than horizontally for a unique and modern touch. Floating shelves highlight a corner nook and provide an area to display special dishware. A peninsula wraps around into the connected dining area. The new laundry/mudroom combo has four lockers with cubby storage above and below. The laundry area includes a sink and countertop for easy sorting and folding.

Old Beach Spec Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Photo of a small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lyme, NH Remodel

Housewright Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary utility room with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Foster Road

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom laundry room cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Making the Connection

Thompson Remodeling

Rustic Mudroom/Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Sink base cabinetry & a roll out trash provide a great space for soaking & clean up. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Dance Party

TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Darko Zagar
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and a drop-in sink.

Motueka Quay

S C Design

Laundry room with excellent storage and doubles as a boot room.
Large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

12 Whisper Rock Model

Bob Buescher Homes

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Laminate Floors

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.