Tall shaker style laundry, designed and made at the same time as the matching kitchen. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Whole House Renovation

Michael Menn Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

One More TIme

Ketron Custom Builders

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

The Heron Gate

Gordon Tobey Developments

Laundry & sewing room
Mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Historic Walk Through Laundry Room Addition

Alchemy Homes

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Forest Cove Hartwell Lake Home

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Donald Chapman AIA, CMB
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Russian River Barn Home

Kadello & Larsen Architectural Designs

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and black benchtop.

Rose Valley Mudroom

Sharp and Grey Interiors

A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.

#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay

MK Designs LLC

Custom Laundry area with Built in washer & dryer, shelving, undermount sink and pullout faucet. Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Transitional Perfection - Laundry

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

If you've got to laundry anyway, why not make your laundry room a place where you like to spend time? This gorgeous space has tons of storage courtesy of Allen's Fine Woodworking and Medallion Cabinetry. The Divinity paint looks divine on maple wood in the Lancaster door style. Drawers and laundry bins for days!

The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom

The Creative Kitchen Company

This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Crooked Lake Cottage

Edgewater Design Group

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Living Spaces Flooring

Cruz Flooring LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Gale-Rew Custom-Pheysey

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Becky Pospical large Laundry room and mudroom combined. Door in front leads to driveway, door in back leads to patio and pool. Built in desk provides a drop zone for items.

Cottage Remodel

Wilco Bos: Design + Remodels

This laundry room used to have a side by side washer and dryer. To make the room more functional, a Kohler cast iron laundry tub was installed next to a stacked washer and dryer.

Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles

Blake Civiello Architecture

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white cabinets.

42nd Street Avalon

arQitecture

Todd Tully Danner, AIA
Inspiration for a laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

Laundry Room Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Slate 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.