This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Preppy Classic Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Estate Lane

Golden Builders Group, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Laundry room

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

The client's en-suite laundry room also recieved a renovation. Custom cabinetry was completed by Glenbrook Cabinetry, while the renovation and other finish choices were completed by Gardner/Fox

4 Johnson Cove

Grove Park Construction

Beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

SF Showcase 2017

Dina Bandman Interiors

Christopher Stark
Traditional utility room in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Sorghum Mill Esatate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Flow Photography
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and shaker cabinets.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

McLean, VA - Delf

Brush Arbor Home Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls and black benchtop.

Osthed

Salt Design Cabinet & Mill

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

V A N D E R B I L T

Evensen Design

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian

Design Set Match

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Morristown, NJ: Laundry- Mudroom Additions, Dog Showers

Hoffman Architects Inc.

New Laundry-Mudroom addition accommodates all practical domestic needs including cubbies for book bags and a dog shower. Photo: Phil Johnson
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Historic Georgian Renovation

By Design

Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with white cabinets, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition

MainStreet Design Build

On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography

Kitchen K

BACK Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets

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.