A dark, unfinished basement becomes a bright, fresh laundry room. The large industrial steel sink and faucet is a practical addition for messy clean ups - the home owner loves working on his bicycles in the adjoining work shop.

Walla Walla residence

Alatalo Bros

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ohio City Whole Home Remodel

Odell Construction Inc.

The original design of this laundry room did not include the exposed brick, however, once the wall was opened and the discovery of the intriguing graffiti had the homeowners seeking to preserve a little bit of history. The graffiti in the bottom left corner of the exposed brick says " TG JP and JC worked on sept 31 1921. What an amazing story to tell house guests!

Backcountry Farmhouse

Norwood Architects

Laundry Room and Beverage
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Bright laundry room in the basement

Place ID

The peninsula offers plenty of practical storage in a compact, attractive custom millwork solution.
Mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ohio City Whole Home Remodel

Odell Construction Inc.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Red Splashback

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.