Custom joinery in laundry room, with tiled bench and timber cabinets. Hanging laundry drying rack below a racked ceiling. Timber-framed windows overlooking a bullnose verandah.

Iron & Wine

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Hyalite View Residence

Constructive Solutions, Inc.

Photo by Mike Wiseman
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Interiors

Erickson Construction

This is an example of a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Installation Gallery

Hardwood Design Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops and blue walls.

Lit Up Laundry Room

SunCoast Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style utility room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Alto Park Family Home

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

We love this multi-talented room. It's a perfectly functional laundry room, mud room off the garage entry with bench, cubby and hanging storage and a wonderful hobby/craft area. The warm wood table top offsets the large format tile countertops. So welcoming! Photography by Cody Wheeler

Wimberly

Oliver Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, beige walls and travertine floors.

The Churchill - Custom Home

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Tile 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.