Photo of a traditional laundry room in Tampa.

Since the laundry originates primarily on the second floor and the area above this space was acceptable to a Laundry Shoot, careful placement of the cabinets allows the flow of laundry into a center cabinet on the back wall with a stationary top door. All cabinets on that rear wall were made 28” Deep for the Stackables and to house more laundry. Detergents and Laundry Items are stored on Pull Outs below. The sink cabinet had to be narrower than most drop sink requirements but the clients were able to find the perfect smaller version to enhance the area and provide the ability for the occasional hand washables with a rod above for drip drying. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Custom Built Laundry Chute

Finial Construction, LLC

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Charlotte.

Toorak Laundry, Family Room, Bathrooms and more

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Pete Schelfhout; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped laundry room in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lake Home

L.EvansDesignGroup,inc

Getting laundry from the top floor to the basement laundry was no easy task but we neatly hid the chute behind the custom yellow glazed cabinet doors.

Homearama Pictures

lzward

Photo of a traditional laundry room in Other.

Victorian Restoration in Seattle

Jennifer Gardner Design

An historic Victorian home in Seattle, Washington receives an update befitting her history and beauty. The design process began by paying close attention to the home's architecture, existing color palette, and hardware details and the homeowner’s design aesthetic. It was important to ensure the renovated rooms would feel period appropriate and flow beautifully from the adjacent spaces. The bathrooms were dressed in Calacatta gold marble, antique brass metal details, ogee edge countertops and painted cabinets with a heritage finish. Elegant stone flooring and trim details, vintage inspired hardware and shower amenities niches were included to elevate the spaces. The laundry room transformation included penny floor tiles, an unexpected sidesplash detail, and a show stopping wallcovering to add a big wow factor. Our signature hidden drying racks and a concealed laundry chute cabinet add convenience and help to keep the laundry room tidy and organized. This laundry room, complete with a secret elevator, makes the tedious task of laundry a joy to complete! Interior Design: Jennifer Gardner Photography: Emily Keeney

Marina Renovation

Lee & Co Contractors

Laundry room with stacking washer and dryer for maximizing space.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mason Transitional Custom Home

IQ Custom Homes

Built in cabinets open up to a laundry chute with laundry sorter tucked under the counter below.
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Cincinnati.

Laundry (2)

Danken Corp.

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Hyde

Carpenter's Mill LLC

Laundry chute into upper cabinet above washer and dryer
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Salt Lake City.

London complete

Easyline laundry chutes UK

The client
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in London.

Laundry Room

DARIN FISHER DESIGNER KITCHENS

This was a laundry room that needed an update. The update needed to be coordinated with the house's aesthetic appeal, yet have a few hidden but majorly needed functional properties. We added two rev-a-shelf laundry baskets side by side, a hidden trash can, and a wall cabinet connected to the house's laundry chute just to name a few.

Chute 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.