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Small Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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The District | Capitol Hill
The District | Capitol Hill
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This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle.
From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet
From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
A 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door. Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer. Photo Credit: A Kitchen That Works LLC
Beckham Laundry room
Beckham Laundry room
Elena HudginsElena Hudgins
-GE Electric Stacked Laundry Center with 3.2-cu ft Washer and 5.9-cu ft Dryer (White) Model # GUD27ESSJWW -Style Selections Leonia Silver Porcelain Tile 6" x 24" Model # 1095731 -Grout Color Mapei White
3 Palms - Laundry Closet
3 Palms - Laundry Closet
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Laundry Closet In Midcentury Modern Home
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in Phoenix with white walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
108 MAMARONECK AVE HARBOR COURT LIBRARY LANE- LUXURY RESIDENTIAL / RETAIL
108 MAMARONECK AVE HARBOR COURT LIBRARY LANE- LUXURY RESIDENTIAL / RETAIL
Crozier Gedney ArchitectsCrozier Gedney Architects
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Sunny Isles - Jade Ocean
Sunny Isles - Jade Ocean
Mothe DesignMothe Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Serene Master Bathroom and Second floor Laundry
Serene Master Bathroom and Second floor Laundry
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and white worktops.
Elio Way
Elio Way
G.L. Green & Associates, Inc.G.L. Green & Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Camp Addition/renovation
Camp Addition/renovation
Spurling DesignSpurling Design
Laundry closet opens to the hall.
Inspiration for a small rustic galley laundry cupboard in Portland Maine with a stacked washer and dryer.
St. John, IN. Haas Lifestyle Collection. Open White Maple Kitchen
St. John, IN. Haas Lifestyle Collection. Open White Maple Kitchen
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Cabinet Brand: Haas Lifestyle Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: White Door Style: Heartland Countertops: Ceasarstone Quartz, Double Radius edge, Coastal Gray color
Watroo Point 2
Watroo Point 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photogrpaher
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Charleston with white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
12' x 18' Kitchen in Upper West Side, NYC
12' x 18' Kitchen in Upper West Side, NYC
A. Bollman & Sons.A. Bollman & Sons.
The kitchen renovation included expanding the existing laundry cabinet by increasing the depth into an adjacent closet. This allowed for large capacity machines and additional space for stowing brooms and laundry items.
jack and jill laundry room
jack and jill laundry room
We Build Green Inc.We Build Green Inc.
We are sincerely concerned about our customers and prevent the need for them to shop at different locations. We offer several designs and colors for fixtures and hardware from which you can select the best ones that suit the overall theme of your home. Our team will respect your preferences and give you options to choose, whether you want a traditional or contemporary design.
Contemporary Entire Home Remodel
Contemporary Entire Home Remodel
AYA Homes, LLCAYA Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Starline CabinetsStarline Cabinets
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
European Laundry and Linen Cupboard
European Laundry and Linen Cupboard
Smith & Smith KitchensSmith & Smith Kitchens
An elegant way to hide your laundry. While this European laundry takes up less floor space you're not giving away storage, function or style. Tim Turner Photography
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
ING ConstructionING Construction
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units
Photo of a small scandi galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white worktops, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors and a built-in sink.
External Wardrobe with Washer-Dryer Closet
External Wardrobe with Washer-Dryer Closet
Valet Custom Cabinets & ClosetsValet Custom Cabinets & Closets
We took all this in stride, and configured the washer and dryer, with a little fancy detailing to fit them into the tight space. We were able to provide access to the rear of the units for installation and venting while still enclosing them for a seamless integration into the room. Next to the “laundry room” we put the closet. The wardrobe is deep enough to accommodate hanging clothes, with room for adjustable shelves for folded items. Additional shelves were installed to the left of the wardrobe, making efficient use of the space between the window and the wardrobe, while allowing maximum light into the room. On the far right, tucked under the spiral staircase, we put the “mudroom.” Here the homeowner can store dog treats and leashes, hats and umbrellas, sunscreen and sunglasses, in handy pull-out bins.
18 T St
18 T St
The Singing StagerThe Singing Stager
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in DC Metro with a stacked washer and dryer.
Fitchburg Kitchen Remodel
Fitchburg Kitchen Remodel
Silver Leaf InteriorsSilver Leaf Interiors
Inspiration for a small galley laundry cupboard in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

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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