Laundry Room Cabinetry Ideas

Custom Cabinets

• Custom cabinets are best for your laundry room if the room is an unusual shape or has any odd angles. A builder or designer typically measures the size of the room and designs cabinets that fill the space. Cabinets of this type are usually a little pricey, but you pick the color, design and any other decorative elements. Design the cabinets to fill in the space around the washer and dryer. Opt for cabinets placed on the wall as well as cabinets that sit on the floor.

Freestanding Units

• Freestanding units are completely different from custom cabinets because the pieces sit directly on the floor and aren't permanently attached to the floor. When you move, you simply pick the cabinets up and move them with you. Another advantage is that you can frequently change up the placement and location of the cabinets. Opt for distressed or vintage looking pieces for a shabby chic style laundry room or sleek and modern black cabinets with glass doors for a more contemporary feel. Designate different cabinets for different needs, such as one for cleaning supplies and one for laundry supplies.

Open Cabinets

• When designing cabinetry for a laundry room, use some open cabinets or cabinets that lack doors. You still get the storage space of a traditional cabinet but without the closed-off feeling of doors. Use slanted shelves, which give you a bird's eye view of everything inside the cabinet. For existing cabinets, simply remove the doors and leave the cabinets open. The open doors can even make a smaller room feel bigger.

Extra Accessories

• Choose additional storage accessories that bring more color into the laundry room space. Wicker baskets provide a convenient way to store cleaning supplies, dirty laundry and everything else. Opt for baskets with a colorful liner to bring in even more color. Display the baskets on open shelves and inside cabinets, and use each basket to sort and organize cleaning products. Colored plastic storage containers and canvas boxes work equally well with your cabinets.