Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the washer and dryer.
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Small Mudroom Laundry Room

Ward Winning Homes

Design ideas for a small laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Harrison Residence

Highland Builders LLC

We continued the terrazzo 8x8 tiles from the mudroom into the laundry room. A light floral wallpaper graces the walls. Custom cabinetry is painted in Sherwin Williams Pure White. Quartz counters in the color Dove Gray offset the light cabinets.

Mud Room & Laundry

Arch Studio, Inc.

Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry and Butlers Pantry

Interior Design By Jo

This combined laundry and butlers pantry with plenty of storage, keeps the working parts of the home hidden away from the main entertaining area.
Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Timeless Country

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Design ideas for a country galley utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

120 Year Old Victorian Home Renovation & Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction & Remodeling Design Build Remodel Renovate Victorian Home Renovation & Remodel Kitchen Remodel and Relocation 2 Bathroom Additions and Remodel 1000 square foot deck Interior Staircase Exterior Staircase New Front Porch New Playroom New Flooring New Plumbing New Electrical New HVAC

Coastal Village Residence

Whitten Architects

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Mid-sized country galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, planked wall panelling, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room & Mudroom

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Photo of a laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Aspen West End

Karen White Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional galley laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Redo

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

This is an example of a small country utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Plymouth Spring Preview 2020

Pillar Homes

Pillar Homes Spring Preview 2020 - Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, shaker cabinets, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Sleek Family Fun

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen

Laura Medicus Interiors

This was a fun kitchen transformation to work on and one that was mainly about new finishes and new cabinetry. We kept almost all the major appliances where they were. We added beadboard, beams and new white oak floors for character.

Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Black and white laundry room with checkerboard flooring.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with all white louvered cabinetry, painted white brick wall, large black metal framed windows, distressed wood folding table, and beige flooring.

Nashville, TN

My Favorite Design, Inc.

The downstairs laundry room had all four walls covered in this blue JF Fabrics wallpaper. It ties in the blue color palette from the attached mud room and we didn't leave one section untouched in this space.

Wybel Lane

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments 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.