This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive country galley utility room in Austin with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Cottage

Arnold Lumber Company

Master Brand Diamond Vibe cabinetry: Bryant door in alabaster white Laundry room
Design ideas for a small beach style galley utility room in Providence with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tennessee Farm House

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown

U-district Basement Renovation

RW Anderson Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Vienna Custom Home - Clean Lines, Natural Elements and Comfortable

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Bob Narod
Design ideas for a transitional utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Client photo shoot

OnePlan

CB for OnePlan
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Dorset with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Russian River Barn Home

Kadello & Larsen Architectural Designs

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and black benchtop.

Gingerwood Remodel

Grand Bay Building and Remodeling

Using additional space created from the demolition of an old fireplace- the laundry and powder room were reworked to create a clean up to date space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Forest Edge

LemonTree & Co. Interiors

http://www.clickphotography.ca
Photo of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

In-town Atlanta Tear-down/Rebuild

Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders

T&T Photos, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pymble House

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Combined laundry and butler's pantry
Photo of a traditional utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, shiplap splashback and marble floors.

Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

Custom Cabinetry 882

Kitchen Appeal

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

The persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, wallpaper, quartz benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cypress

HW Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Shaker 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.