Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features shaker-style cabinets by Amazonia Cabinetry, hardware from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn selected by PPOC, Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Rittenhouse 3x6 white gloss backsplash tile, and Benjamin Moore "Stonington Gray" for the accent wall.

HWC Folly Kitchen

Matthew Bolt Graphic Design

Cabinetry by HWC Custom Cabinetry Stone provided by Vitoria International Photo:Matthew Bolt Graphic Design
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink.

Todd Way

Kitchens by Eileen

Photo of a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer 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.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!

Paper Moon Painting

Cabinet painted in Benjamin Moore's BM 1552 "River Reflections". Photo by Matthew Niemann
This is an example of an expansive traditional dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Amesbury

Hill Construction Services

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry room with wine storage

Dan Kitchens Australia

Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and travertine floors.

Leawood Laundry Remodel

ReTouch Design-Build-Renovate

This is an example of a traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room

Jane Lockhart Design

Photo by Brandon Barré.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry

Closet Organizing Systems

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

Kirkland Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

A traditional style laundry room with sink and large painted desk.
Inspiration for a small traditional utility room in Seattle with white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Southern Manor Tranquility

Blythe Building Company

Large home office/laundry room with gobs of built-in custom cabinets and storage, a rustic brick floor, and oversized pendant light. This is the second home office in this house.

Drying Rack

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Colonial Concord Home

Fresh Start Interiors

Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cliffs at Glassy - H.S. - Laundry

Banner's Cabinets

This laundry has room to work and then some! Banner's Cabinets provided and installed the cabinetry you see here, cooperating with another sub-contractor to leave room for tile to be applied within our wooden frame on the wall cabinet ends and the header over the window.

Villanova2 by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

The laundry cabinets have a designated spot for the dog and cat food as well as litter box.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eclectic In Elmhurst

Designing Interiors Inc

Picture Perfect Marina Storm
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Eagle Property

B&B Builders

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.