Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Glacier Edge Residence Remodel

Stephanie Lang

Photo: S.Lang
Small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, blue benchtop, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room

Snowden Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige walls.

Cantera Cliffs

Ence Homes

This was our 2016 Parade Home and our model home for our Cantera Cliffs Community. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio courtyard and into a gorgeous entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom with convenient access to the laundry room. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out. Jeremiah Barber

Dramatic hallway and kitchen

LNDesigns

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

TCD 2021 Fall Showcase

TCD Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Home Central - Mud Room, Laundry Room, Library, Pocket Office

User

This newly constructed home in Jackson's Grant is stunning, but this client wanted to change an under-utilized space to create what we are calling "home central". We designed and added a much larger laundry room / mudroom combo room with storage galore, sewing and ironing stations, a stunning library, and an adjacent pocket office with the perfect space for keeping this family in order with style! Don't let our name fool you, we design and sell cabinetry for every room! Featuring Bertch cabinetry.

Laundry Room Renovation

Ayoko Design Branded Interiors

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Powell Laundry Room

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Laundry room Concept, modern farmhouse, with farmhouse sink, wood floors, grey cabinets, mini fridge in Powell
Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Quaint & Cozy Bungalow

User

This combination mudroom and laundry room was added to the existing footprint of the home by taking the square footage from the attached garage. Both white washer and drayer units sit side by side with a folding table with a Cambria quartz slab to the right. There are white painted cabinets with a pewter glaze above with a shaker door style and oil rubbed bronze hardware. A coat rack and bench were custom made with cubicles below for shoes and rattan baskets above for extra supplies. The walls are painted with a taupe color from Sherwin Williams. The flooring is a DuraCeramic vinyl composition tile, which will hold up to heavy traffic.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

East Coast meets West Coast in Midwest

Amy Krause Design, LLC.

A second laundry area was added during an attic renovation project that included a bedroom, full bath and closet. The challenge in the laundry room was to make a small, narrow, windowless space highly functional with a full size washer and dryer, light and bright and maximize storage. The solution was to center the washer/drawer between barn doors that open to the hallway to bedroom to provide easy and full access to appliances. An outlet was added in the cabinet to accommodate charging a small hand held vacuum. Around the corner, built in shelves with woven baskets neatly contain odds and ends, while a folding counter, drawers and rod, provide a concealed area for rolling hampers and a place to hang dry clothing. Accessories personalize and warm the space. The warmer white color scheme in this room and traditional barn doors needed to tie in with the rest of the home while providing a transition to a cleaner, whiter, teen boho-style bedroom, bath and closet.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Light Modern Condo

DK Homes

Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the open floor plan connects the different levels of the home to outdoor living spaces. A private patio to the side of the home is connected to both levels by a mid-level entrance on the stairway. This access to the private outdoor living area provides a step outside of the traditional condominium lifestyle into a new desirable, high-end stand-alone condominium.

Whimsical Cottage Complete Renovation

Woodstock Cabinet Company

Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

850 Shelokum Dr.

Williamson James Homes LLC

HD Open House
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Cantera Cliffs

Ence Homes

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Vinyl 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.