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Small Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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Hidden Laundry
Hidden Laundry
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
With no room for a large laundry room, we took an existing hallway closet, removed the header, and created doors that slide back for a functional, yet hidden- laundry area. Pulls are Rocky Mountain Hardare.
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Small classic laundry cupboard in Chicago with wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Oaks Condo
The Oaks Condo
Metamorphosis Studios, LLcMetamorphosis Studios, LLc
This is the back entry, but with space at a premium, we put a laundry set up in these cabinets. These are Miele ventless small compact washer and dryer set. We put a full size laundry set up in the basement for larger items, but the client wanted to be able to throw normal wash in on the same floor as living area and main bedroom.
Communa 33
Communa 33
Studio BaziStudio Bazi
Автор: Studio Bazi / Алиреза Немати Фотограф: Полина Полудкина
Photo of a small contemporary laundry cupboard in Moscow with medium hardwood flooring, medium wood cabinets, brown floors and an integrated washer and dryer.
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Debra David Architect LLCDebra David Architect LLC
Photo of a small classic laundry cupboard in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Medland
Medland
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Homewood Master Bath
Homewood Master Bath
Brittany MarenoBrittany Mareno
Small contemporary laundry cupboard in Birmingham with white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
La importancia de la cocina
La importancia de la cocina
ClysaClysa
Kris Moya
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, beige worktops and grey cabinets.
Granite
Granite
Integrated Resources GroupIntegrated Resources Group
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Richard Mandelkorn Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.
Hudson
Hudson
UserUser
Small classic laundry cupboard in Omaha with carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Built into a cupboard Laundry open!
Laundry Built into a cupboard Laundry open!
Brilliant Design ConceptsBrilliant Design Concepts
The laundry was designed into custom designed joinery. A Hafele Pivot Door system was designed to neatly glide back into the side of the cupboard to access the front loading washing machine and dryer. Jeff Hawkins Photography
Eclectic Kitchen in the Canyon
Eclectic Kitchen in the Canyon
Johnson + Fernàndez Interior DesignJohnson + Fernàndez Interior Design
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Lombardy Carriage House Build
Lombardy Carriage House Build
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingBradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Photo of a small country laundry cupboard in Atlanta with white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Urban Farmhouse - Long Beach, CA
Urban Farmhouse - Long Beach, CA
Morey Remodeling GroupMorey Remodeling Group
Urban farmhouse bedroom addition with interior and exterior remodel. The homeowner wanted more space to entertain family and friends in her home. Morey Remodeling accomplished this by adding a second bedroom with bathroom to the back of the house and remodeling the kitchen, living room and master bathroom. The extra guest bedroom is ready for a lengthy stay with French doors opening up to the patio and laundry area hidden behind barn doors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
A Better ClosetA Better Closet
Photo of a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Armario del baño que alberga la zona de lavabo
Armario del baño que alberga la zona de lavabo
SincroSincro
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Peak Crossing - Hidden Laundry
Peak Crossing - Hidden Laundry
New Leaf Design StudiosNew Leaf Design Studios
Small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Lake Boone Trail
Lake Boone Trail
Cambridge Classic HomesCambridge Classic Homes
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in Raleigh.

Small 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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