Photo of a traditional u-shaped laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Cape Cod in Del Mar

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Vancouver Whole Home Renovation Spring 2016

Kemp Construction

Large, bright laundry area with side window and lots of cabinet space Design - Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Paul Grdina Photography
Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

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Basement remodel

LS Winston Building Corp.

This laundry space/mudroom was carved out between the garage (which is located underneath the house), and the living space. It's a fairly simple, utilitarian space.

Timber Creek Home

Sammy's Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Golden Touch Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Orono Remodel

Watermark Design Group

Alyssa Lee
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Laundry Room Sun Tunnels

Skylight Specialists, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Victory Model in Plymouth MN | Shenadoah Lane | Tayler Creek

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Andrea Rugg
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and black floor.

Canonsburg Addition

Wilson Architecture + Design, LLC

Rick Hopkins Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Garling Street

Provincial Kitchens

Large traditional laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

63 Autumn Creek

Ron Lee Homes

This is an example of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Home Lake Minnetonka Stubbs Bay

Schrader & Companies

Photo Credit Landmark Photography. This house was designed to fit the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Stubbs Bay. The exterior architecture has the feel of an old lake cottage home that’s been there for a century with modern day finishes. The interior has large Marvin windows with expansive views of the lake, walnut floors, extensive wood detailing in the custom cabinets, wainscot, beamed ceilings, and fireplace. Step out of the kitchen to a covered out door porch with phantom screens overlooking the lake. The master bedroom has a large private roof deck overlooking the lake as well. There is a private master bonus room accessed through the master closet. The four levels of the home are accessible by an elevator. The working butler’s pantry, which is accessible by both sides of the kitchen has a secondary sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, lots of storage, and yes windows for natural light, views of the lake, and air flow.

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Gunlock Homes

Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Seaside Sanctuary

Peter Eskuche, AIA

Scott Amundson
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Minneapolis.

French Chateau - Atheron

Gary J Ahern, AIA - Focal Point Design

Cherie Cordellos Photography http://www.photosbycherie.net/

Small But Spacious House ReBuild

C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.

Well-designed, efficient laundry room Photos by Kelly Schneider
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Classic Clean Line Ranch Home in Rolling Hills Estates

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Los Angeles.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned traditional 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.

Elegant Townhome in Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Erika Bierman Photography www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.