Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.

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.

Closet Laundry

Lowe's Home Improvement

Make a closet laundry space work harder and look better by surrounding the washer and dryer with smart solutions.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Charlotte with wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop and green walls.

Atherton, CA Contemporary Elegance

K.G.Bell Construction

No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls.

Crystal Palace kitchen extension

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Caitlin Mogridge
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in London with open cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

2017 ARDA - Indoor Living - Visbeen Architects, Inc. (1)

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

The residence on the third level of this live/work space is completely private. The large living room features a brick wall with a long linear fireplace and gray toned furniture with leather accents. The dining room features banquette seating with a custom table with built in leaves to extend the table for dinner parties. The kitchen also has the ability to grow with its custom one of a kind island including a pullout table. An ARDA for indoor living goes to Visbeen Architects, Inc. Designers: Visbeen Architects, Inc. with Vision Interiors by Visbeen From: East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Myers Park Residence

Guthmann Construction

The built-ins hide the washer and dryer below and laundry supplies and hanging bar above. The upper cabinets have glass doors to showcase the owners’ blue and white pieces. A new pocket door separates the Laundry Room from the smaller, lower level bathroom. The opposite wall also has matching cabinets and marble top for additional storage and work space. Jon Courville Photography

McRae Mews

Hungerford Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Harlem Brownstone Renovation

Bolster

Design-build gut renovation of a Harlem brownstone laundry room. Features wide-plank light hardwood floors and a utility sink.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with an utility sink, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the stacked washer and dryer.
Design ideas for 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.

Laundry

Interior Design By Jo

This laundry is very compact, and is concealed behind cupboard doors in the guest bathroom. We designed it to have maximum storage and functionality.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath

Harth Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

1900 Taylor St.

John Webb Construction and Design

This portion of the remodel was designed by removing updating the laundry closet, installing IKEA cabinets with custom IKEA fronts by Dendra Doors, maple butcher block countertop, front load washer and dryer, and painting the existing closet doors to freshen up the look of the space.

Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room

Hammer Design Build Remodel

In a row home on in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC needed a convenient place for their laundry room without taking up highly sought after square footage. Amish custom millwork and cabinets was used to design a hidden laundry room tucked beneath the existing stairs. Custom doors hide away a pair of laundry appliances, a wood countertop, and a reach in coat closet.

Cole

Blair Burke General Contractors, Inc.

This Cole Valley home is transformed through the integration of a skylight shaft that brings natural light to both stories and nearly all living space within the home. The ingenious design creates a dramatic shift in volume for this modern, two-story rear addition, completed in only four months. In appreciation of the home’s original Victorian bones, great care was taken to restore the architectural details of the front façade.

Orchard West

Floortrends Ltd

Love this stylish AND practical laundry closed on the second floor - close to the bedrooms for easy access but hidden behind the double doors.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

Laguna Niguel Residence

Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Tiburon Mid-Century Redo

Caitlin Jones Design

Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Marsh House

Boardwalk Builders

Laundry closet on second floor of custom home by Boardwalk Builders. Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com photos Sue Fortier
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Single-wall Laundry Cupboard Design Ideas

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.