Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Great storage for numerous rolls of ribbon & gift wrap with a drawer for scissors & tape below. Mandi B Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Maplewood, NJ Historic Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

New Mudroom entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.

Snohomish Estate

Board & Vellum

Photo by Kirsten Robertson.
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Embracing Space

7 Towns

Large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Calle Del Cerrito

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Laundry Room Remodel
Large mediterranean utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey 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.

Dusty Pink Laundry Room

Paul Alexander Kitchens

A first floor bespoke laundry room with tiled flooring and backsplash with a butler sink and mid height washing machine and tumble dryer for easy access. Dirty laundry shoots for darks and colours, with plenty of opening shelving and hanging spaces for freshly ironed clothing. This is a laundry that not only looks beautiful but works!

Embracing Space

7 Towns

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Historical Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Here we see the storage of the washer, dryer, and laundry behind the custom-made wooden screens. The laundry storage area features a black matte metal garment hanging rod above Ash cabinetry topped with polished terrazzo that features an array of grey and multi-tonal pinks and carries up to the back of the wall. The wall sconce features a hand-blown glass globe, cut and polished to resemble a precious stone or crystal.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

With side access, the new laundry doubles as a mudroom for coats and bags.
Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional White Oak Home

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods

Amazing Spaces

This is a multi-functional space serving as side entrance, mudroom, laundry room and walk-in pantry all within in a footprint of 125 square feet. The mudroom wish list included a coat closet, shoe storage and a bench, as well as hooks for hats, bags, coats, etc. which we located on its own wall. The opposite wall houses the laundry equipment and sink. The front-loading washer and dryer gave us the opportunity for a folding counter above and helps create a more finished look for the room. The sink is tucked in the corner with a faucet that doubles its utility serving chilled carbonated water with the turn of a dial. The walk-in pantry element of the space is by far the most important for the client. They have a lot of storage needs that could not be completely fulfilled as part of the concurrent kitchen renovation. The function of the pantry had to include a second refrigerator as well as dry food storage and organization for many large serving trays and baskets. To maximize the storage capacity of the small space, we designed the walk-in pantry cabinet in the corner and included deep wall cabinets above following the slope of the ceiling. A library ladder with handrails ensures the upper storage is readily accessible and safe for this older couple to use on a daily basis. A new herringbone tile floor was selected to add varying shades of grey and beige to compliment the faux wood grain laminate cabinet doors. A new skylight brings in needed natural light to keep the space cheerful and inviting. The cookbook shelf adds personality and a shot of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme that was chosen to visually expand the space. Storage for all of its uses is neatly hidden in a beautifully designed compact package!

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Glass House with Pool Views

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for an expansive utility room in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, black splashback and subway tile splashback.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Keperra House

Atelier Chen Hung

Internal spaces on the contrary display a sense of warmth and softness, with the use of materials such as locally sourced Cypress Pine and Hoop Pine plywood panels throughout. Photography by Alicia Taylor

Home in the Valley

Ko'olau Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets

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