French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity with blue countertop and backsplash, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed window, and painted white brick wall.

Multi-functional laundries

Bella Life Style

This renovated laundry incorporates an office function with plenty of room. to move. The pale blue cabinetry connects to the rug and chair, the natural wood flooring, wicker chair and baskets connect to add contrasting warmth. The light fitting is simple and well selected in natural and clear glass

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Mudroom off entryway

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cragmont

Maestri, LLC.

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian

Design Set Match

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop, marble benchtops, grey cabinets and grey walls.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Large country dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

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 louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room with beige tile floor, white cabinets, fresh gray paint, and stainless steel appliances
Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Waterfront Retreat

Signature Design & Cabinetry LLC

Stephen Armstrong, Cascade Pro Media
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Old Beach Spec Home in Virginia Beach, VA

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Vieno - Showhome

Vicky's Homes

Upper level laundry room attached to the masters walk in closet with hallway access. Sink and room to hang clothes. Quartz counters.
Inspiration for a large contemporary dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel

A.S. Langer Construction, LLC

Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oliver Residence

JZMK Partners

This is an example of a tropical single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Barham Parade Home

LuxeMark Company

Photography by Aaron Price
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Contemporary New Home, Lawrence Park

Whitehall Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Newport

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room with beige tile floor, white cabinets, fresh gray paint, and stainless steel appliances
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Wool House

Back to the Future Interiors

Utility room storage with floor to ceiling louvre doors.
This is an example of a country laundry room in Cheshire with louvered cabinets, white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

White Laundry Room Design Ideas with Louvered 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.