Large traditional utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and beige floor.

Historic Georgian Renovation

By Design

Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with white cabinets, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lake of Bays Cottage

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

The Gambrel Roof Home

Kristi Spouse Interiors

The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal

Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Colorful dish wallpaper surrounding a sunny window makes laundry less of a chore. Hexagonal floor tiles echo the repetition of the patterned wallpaper. French windows can be completely opened to let the breeze in.

Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel

GMG Architects

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Palmerston Parisian

CAB Architects

Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Major Remodel in Classic Rockridge Craftsman House

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Chris Holmes
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and beige walls.

Laundry Mudroom Combination

Design Studio International

Coming from the garage, this welcoming space greets the homeowners. An inviting splash of color and comfort, the built-in bench offers a place to take off your shoes. The tall cabinets flanking the bench offer generous storage for coats, jackets, and shoes. Bob Narod, Photographer

Basement Laundry Room

RDM Services

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Woodland Hills

Murphy Moon Design

In collaboration with Carol Abbott Design.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, marble floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

A Laundry Room Like No Other

Casa Vilora Interiors

Are you a hater of doing laundry? Then this laundry room is for you! What started out as a builder basic closet for a laundry room was transformed into a luxuriously lush laundry room, complete with built-in cane front cabinets, a steamer, stacked washer and dryer, crane wallpaper, marble countertop and flooring, and even a decorative mirror. How inspiring!

Mud Room Makeover

Rooms by Roxanne

We maximized room space with custom cabinets and shelving
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop and marble floors.

Tempo Side Load

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

White Quartz Countertops

Stone Creek Surfaces

This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Country Farmhouse Revival

interiorstyle

Pristine white cabinets, natural stone floors and deep laundry room sink.
Inspiration for a small beach style galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

BALMORAL RD RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

HAMPTONS HAZE - Custom designed and manufactured cabinetry, featuring two open shelves - Grey 'shaker' profile doors in satin polyurethane - 20mm thick benchtop - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Transitional Luxe

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Joe Burull
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, marble floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Marble 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.