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.

Master Suite Wing

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional laundry room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Highland Park Tudor

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Traditional utility room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

A unique feature of this 1929 pre-war apartment is washer and vented dryer in the kitchen. While a welcome asset in such a compact old kitchen, we had to move the door entrance to accommodate a full sized unit. This required shrinking the cabinets directly across from it for adequate passage. We concealed the unit in the beautiful matching custom cabinetry so that it essentially disappears. In addition, we added the required electrical bridge for future upgrade from the service entrance to the breaker panel, which is hidden above the crown.

Laundry, Pantry & More

Closets by Design Louisville

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry room

Warren Home Restorations

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Neoclassical Home

Pinneo Construction

Photo of a traditional laundry cupboard in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Schrock Cabinets

MasterBrand Cabinets

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium hardwood floors and grey walls.

Two-Tone Laundry Room

Closet Factory

Two-Toned Laundry room cabinetry designed & installed by Closet Factory. Features include shelving behind mullion doors with glass inserts, hanging rod, open shelving and ample counter space for folding clothes along with beautiful decorative Crown and Base molding.

PYMBLE | REAR & UPPER FLOOR ADDITION

Michelle Walker architects

This is an example of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with glass-front cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets

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.