A utility storage closet with a pull down ironing board.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Mudroom, Laundry Room and Powder Room Renovation and Alteration

Clawson Architects, LLC

A new mud room entrance was created from an old jalousies porch. It features a new powder room and Washer and Dryer. The sliding pocket door from the Mud Room into the house was an existing stain glass door from the original home that was repurposed.

Private Residence Berkeley, CA II

Wm. F. Holland/Architect

This is an example of a transitional dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, green benchtop and light hardwood floors.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hill Country Retreat

Ashby Collective

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room

Phinney Design Group

Elizabeth Haynes
Photo of a large country single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse

Trillium Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Archer Street Remodel

First Choice Custom Builders

Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hartford House

Holly A. Kopman Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Park View Carbon Neutral House

The Gaines Group Architects

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces

Form + Field

Photo of a large modern galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

1940's Montrose Remodel

Penberthy Custom Builders

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kirkland

Schoener

The bi-fold doors were taken off this closet off the kitchen that housed the washer/dryer. The space was maximized with Brookhaven Cabinetry and a stacking ASKO washer/dryer that could be paneled. Stacking the washer/dryer gives way to additional pantry and bar cabinetry.

Lutgert - Residences at Mercato - Le Jardin Model

Clive Daniel Home

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Liberty Station Complete Remodel

Stel Builders, Inc.

Designed by: Stel Builders
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Shaker Cinder Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Expansive country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room

User

Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Edina Shingle Style

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white benchtop.

Transitional New Build

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floor and dark wood cabinets.

Reinvented Farmhouse

MB architecture + design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Light Hardwood 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.