The laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, plenty of folding space and a farmhouse sink. The gray-scale hexagon tiles add a fun element to this blue laundry.

Traditional blue shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

This is an example of a small traditional laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

dogs dream

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

In Keeping With Tradition

Meadowlark Design+Build

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.

Willow Creek

Jackson & LeRoy

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Inspiration for a traditional dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!

Paper Moon Painting

We painted these cabinets in a satin lacquer tinted to Benjamin Moore's "River Reflections". What a difference! Photo by Matthew Niemann
This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and beige cabinets.

Misc.

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.

Classic Clean Line Ranch Home in Rolling Hills Estates

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX

Morning Star Builders LTD

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls and beige benchtop.

Home Improvement - Birchgrove

Brindabella

Jen's Images
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Linda's Mudroom + Laundry Room

Labra Design Build

Labra Design Build
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Garden Hills Residence

Rabaut Design Associates, Inc.

Chris Little Photography
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Atlanta with white cabinets, white benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Laundry Room

User

The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA

Infinity Custom Homes, LP

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

Summit Circle

J.L.C. Remodel Consulting & Interior Design

VIP Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Daley

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.