Laundry Room Cabinet Ideas That Actually Maximize Your Space
The laundry room is one of the most overlooked spaces in the home when it comes to storage and design. It is also one of the easiest rooms to transform with the right cabinets. Whether you have a small closet laundry or a full-size room, adding RTA laundry room cabinets can double your storage, hide clutter, and make the space feel intentional rather than just functional.
The best part: you do not need a big budget to do it. Lanae's wholesale ready to assemble cabinets work just as well in a laundry room as they do in a kitchen.
What Kind of Cabinets Work Best in a Laundry Room?
The most versatile laundry room cabinet setup combines upper wall cabinets, base cabinets, and in some cases a tall pantry cabinet for brooms, mops, and cleaning supplies. Here are the most popular configurations:
Upper cabinets above the washer and dryer. This is the highest-impact change you can make with the least amount of floor space used. A full run of 36-inch wall cabinets above your machines adds significant storage for detergent, dryer sheets, stain removers, and more.
Base cabinets with a folding counter on top. Install a run of base cabinets next to or across from your machines and top them with a laminate or butcher block countertop. Now you have a dedicated folding station that actually stays organized.
Tall pantry cabinets for floor-to-ceiling storage. Lanae's tall pantry utility cabinets are a great fit for laundry rooms where vertical space goes unused. They provide full-height storage in a single cabinet footprint.
A mix of all three. For larger laundry rooms, combining upper cabinets, base cabinets, and a tall pantry creates a fully functional, built-in look that rivals a custom installation at a fraction of the cost.
Small Laundry Room? The Depth Reduction Kit Solves the Space Problem
One of the most common challenges in small laundry rooms is depth. Standard base cabinets are 24 inches deep, which works well in a kitchen but can eat up too much floor space in a tight laundry closet or narrow utility room.
Lanae's Base Cabinet Depth Reduction Kit is the solution. It allows most standard base cabinets to be converted to a shallower depth, down to 21 inches, 18 inches, or even 15 inches. That makes it possible to add a full run of base cabinets and a folding counter in spaces that would otherwise be too narrow for standard cabinetry.
This is especially useful for:
- Stacked washer and dryer setups where you want base cabinets on either side without blocking access
- Narrow laundry closets where every inch of floor space counts
- Side-by-side machines in a hallway or pass-through laundry space
- Any layout where you want cabinet storage without the room feeling cramped
The reduction kit pairs with Lanae's full base cabinet lineup, so you are not limited to a few shallow options. You choose the width, style, and finish you want, then reduce the depth to fit your space. It is one of the smartest ways to maximize storage in a small laundry room without a costly custom build.
Choosing the Right Finish for a Laundry
Laundry rooms are a great place to get creative with color since the stakes are lower than a kitchen remodel. Some popular choices from Lanae customers:
- Pure White for a clean, bright, classic laundry room
- Soft Sage for warmth and color without going too bold
- Midnight Black for a dramatic, high-contrast look
- Rift White Oak for a warm wood tone that feels less formal
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Toasted Oak for a natural and deep tone that feels cozy.
All finishes are available in Lanae's Shaker cabinet line and ship fast from our regional warehouses.
Get a Free Laundry Room Cabinet Design
Lanae's free design service is not just for kitchens. Send us your laundry room measurements and our team will put together a complete cabinet layout for you at no cost.
Request your free design at lanaehome.com/pages/free-design
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