Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Renovation

Andrew Offenbacher

1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.

Old Grove- Antebellum Estate

Nautilus Homes

Old Grove estate featuring painted wood floors, built-in custom cabinetry, sliding ladder, and Dutch door leading into the mud room. Design and Architecture: William B. Litchfield Builder: Nautilus Homes Photos: Jessica Glynn www.jessicaglynn.com

Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Popsugar: San Francisco Decorator Showcase

Julia Sperling Photography

Julia Sperling
Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

First Floor Remodel

Custom Living

Kitchen, Living Room, Fireplace, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Deck Remodel Custom Living Designer- Tom Lazzara After Photos: Jamie Sangar and Justin Simms

The Mullet House

Susan Yeley Homes

This gem of a house was built in the 1950s, when its neighborhood undoubtedly felt remote. The university footprint has expanded in the 70 years since, however, and today this home sits on prime real estate—easy biking and reasonable walking distance to campus. When it went up for sale in 2017, it was largely unaltered. Our clients purchased it to renovate and resell, and while we all knew we'd need to add square footage to make it profitable, we also wanted to respect the neighborhood and the house’s own history. Swedes have a word that means “just the right amount”: lagom. It is a guiding philosophy for us at SYH, and especially applied in this renovation. Part of the soul of this house was about living in just the right amount of space. Super sizing wasn’t a thing in 1950s America. So, the solution emerged: keep the original rectangle, but add an L off the back. With no owner to design with and for, SYH created a layout to appeal to the masses. All public spaces are the back of the home--the new addition that extends into the property’s expansive backyard. A den and four smallish bedrooms are atypically located in the front of the house, in the original 1500 square feet. Lagom is behind that choice: conserve space in the rooms where you spend most of your time with your eyes shut. Put money and square footage toward the spaces in which you mostly have your eyes open. In the studio, we started calling this project the Mullet Ranch—business up front, party in the back. The front has a sleek but quiet effect, mimicking its original low-profile architecture street-side. It’s very Hoosier of us to keep appearances modest, we think. But get around to the back, and surprise! lofted ceilings and walls of windows. Gorgeous.

Lake Avenue - Historic Renovation

E2 Homes

Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Fox Point Residence

FoxLin Architects

Doug Edmunds
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with purple walls, white cabinets and white floor.

Marshall Modern Farmhouse

Alison White Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Mortdale Residence

User

Scandinavian single-wall laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Redefined Rustic

Timber Trails Development Company

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Pleasant River Farmhouse

MGM Builders

Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning

Celestine Ave - Laundry Room

Smart Space

Inspiration for a country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Electrolux Laundry Appliances

Baron's Major Brands

Featuring the latest in technology and design, Electrolux washers and dryers are innovative, intuitive and efficient.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Transitional Glam, Los Altos

AK Design

Laundry room - large laundry room with custom white cabinets, high end appliances, glass backsplash, and 4 panel modern interior door in Los Altos.
Photo of a large u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Стиральные машины, скрытые за настенной панелью в ванной

AI-architects

Стиральные машины, скрытые за настенной панелью в ванной
Photo of a transitional laundry room in Moscow with white cabinets, white walls and white floor.

Floresta Grove – Fabulous Wilson

Bali Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

4th St E

Danmar Developments Ltd

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and White Floor

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.