A challenging brief to combine a space saving downstairs cloakroom with a utility room whilst providing a home for concealed stacked appliances, storage and a large under counter sink. The space needed to be pleasant for guests using the toilet, so a white sink was chosen, brushed brass fittings, a composite white worktop, herringbone wall tiles, patterned floor tiles and ample hidden storage for cleaning products. Finishing touches include the round hanging mirror, framed photographs and oak display shelf.

Monifieth utility room

Liberty Fitting Service Ltd

small utility room
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Unionville Basement Renovation

Master Edge Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Laundry Room With Rod For Hanging And Drying Delicate Items

The Closet Works, Inc.

Add a rod to your laundry room to hang clothes to dry or prep them to go back in your closet.
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles

Improva

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Get Inspired - Transitional

Tango Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Laundry Room with Plenty of Storage and a Continuation of the Caesar Stone Counter Tops.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

North Toronto Residence

Ariel Muller Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Abiding Lounge

Amrami Design + Build

Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Benson Creek Cabin

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Laundry room. Custom light fixtures fabricated from smudge pots. Designed and fabricated by owner.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, concrete floors, medium wood cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Pecans Laundry

Superstition Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and an undermount sink.

Island inspiration

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Turramurra

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

Expansive Turramurra laundry.
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modern Spanish mission

Gibeault Interiors

found these spanish floor tiles and wanted to combine the color with bright blue cabinets and white countertop to make the laundry room bright and sunny.

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014

Waterford Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wyoming Avenue

Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID

main laundry room on 2nd floor of the home, concrete floor tile, custom cabinets in green color, undermount sink stacking washer - dryer
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sherwood Mid Century Ranch

Northland Design & Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Storage

Closets by Todd

Large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room

Robinson Interior Design

This bright compact Laundry Room with generous counter space and plenty of storage offers a display shelf, under cabinet lighting and large pull out hamper.

Misc. Rooms Cabinetry

User

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops

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.