Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.

Glyn Carin Lane

Elysa Roberts Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Step Above Clean

Jones Design Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Luxury

leeannallman

This super laundry room has lots of built in storage, including three extra large drying drawers with air flow and a timer, a built in ironing board with outlet and a light, a hanging area for drip drying, pet food alcoves, a center island and extra tall slated cupboards for long-handled items like brooms and mops. The mosaic glass tile backsplash was matched around corners. The pendant adds a fun industrial touch. The floor tiles are hard-wearing porcelain that looks like stone. The countertops are a quartz that mimics marble.

Julian Street II

M House Development

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Ravine laundry/mudroom

Plain & Posh

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Mid-Century kitchen update in Pasadena, CA

MDB Design Group

The side by side washer and dryer was replaced with a stacking unit that was enclosed behind a door that matched the new kitchen cabinets. The original laundry room door to the central hall was closed up, creating a corner for the stack washer and dryer. JRY & Co.

Palo Alto - Complete Renovation

EBCON Corporation

Complete Renovation Design + Build: EBCON Corporation Architecture: Young & Borlik Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
This is an example of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

Clean and efficient laundry room with built in gray cabinets and stacking front loading washer and dryer. Photography by Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ambler Kitchen Mudroom and Entry

Harth Builders

Large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Little Holmby Mud Room

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Nicole Leone
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Design

Cruz Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Tampa with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition

Balducci Additions & Remodeling

Landry room with side by site washer dryer and a pair of storage cabinets with hanging racks above
Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an utility sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

2017 Fall Showcase

TCD Homes

Laundry room /mud room.
Photo of a transitional galley laundry room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid Century meets Transitional in Clarendon Hills

Hyland Homes

It always feels good when you take a house out of the 80s/90s with all the oak cabinetry, carpet in the bathroom, and oversized soakers that take up half a bathroom. The result? Clean lines with a little flare, sleek design elements in the master bath and kitchen, gorgeous custom stained floors, and staircase. Special thanks to Wheatland Custom Cabinetry for bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen cabinetry.

2017 Fall Showcase

Alair Homes Green Bay

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Other with white cabinets, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and shaker cabinets.

Yorba Linda, CA Full First Story Remodel

Battres Construction

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Home Show Expo 2017: Laundry

accents + interiors

Doing laundry is less of a chore when you have a beautiful, dedicated space to do it in. This laundry room situated right off the mud room with easy access from the master suite. High ceilings and light finishes keep it bright and fresh. Shaker-style cabinets provide plenty of storage and the maple counter makes for the perfect folding station. Photo: Kerry Bern www.prepiowa.com

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets

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