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Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
Design ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA
"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
Photography by Matt Sartain
Small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and white walls.
Lafayette New Home
Lafayette New Home
Jetton Construction, Inc.Jetton Construction, Inc.
Chambers + Chambers Architects Amber Interiors Tessa Neustadt, Photographer
Photo of a farmhouse single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Hopetoun Street
Hopetoun Street
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Sue Stubbs
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse laundry cupboard in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, a built-in sink, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Apartamento Alfinach
Apartamento Alfinach
NadaNada
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Valencia with a side by side washer and dryer.
Home in The Nations
Home in The Nations
White Pines Building GroupWhite Pines Building Group
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Nashville with beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sustainable Renovation
Sustainable Renovation
BuildSenseBuildSense
Jonathan Danforth
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Raleigh with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Robin Road Remodel
Robin Road Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Studio McGee
Design ideas for a small laundry cupboard in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian
San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian
Design Set MatchDesign Set Match
Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Photo of a small nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
Medium sized eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, marble flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white floors.
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
ArciformArciform
The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Medium sized classic galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Sea Side Inspired Whole Home Remodel in Laguna Hills
Sea Side Inspired Whole Home Remodel in Laguna Hills
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
This quaint yet refreshing laundry room displays stunning white Kemper cabinets which naturally lighten up this space. Light blue walls encourage a coastal-like ambience throughout this home remodel.
Full Basement Renovation
Full Basement Renovation
Easy RenovationsEasy Renovations
This is an example of a single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lilyrose HomesLilyrose Homes
This former closet-turned-laundry room is one of my favorite projects. It is completely functional, providing a countertop for treating stains and folding, a wall-mounted drying rack, and plenty of storage. The combination of textures in the carrara marble backsplash, floral sketch wallpaper and galvanized accents makes it a gorgeous place to spent (alot) of time!
Laundry Space
Laundry Space
Willet Construction Inc.Willet Construction Inc.
We removed the cabinetry that was above the washer/dryer and replaced it with open shelving. the bi-fold doors were replaced with french swing doors, and the new flooring makes access to the drawers easy.
Italian Farmhouse In Northern California
Italian Farmhouse In Northern California
Juxtaposed InteriorsJuxtaposed Interiors
Bright White Laundry Room With Gorgeous Rolling Ladder
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped laundry cupboard in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Magnolia Cottage
Magnolia Cottage
Intertwine House PlansIntertwine House Plans
Magnolia Cottage has a wide front hall with a space saving laundry closet. Stacked washer/dryer and folding space
Small coastal single-wall laundry cupboard in Charleston with engineered stone countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Llaneast House
Llaneast House
Ivy HuangIvy Huang
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Barn Door Closes Off Laundry Room
Barn Door Closes Off Laundry Room
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Barn door closes off laundry room from interior hallway. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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