Laundry room ideas & storage solutions with multi-purpose cabinets

Wondering how to keep your bathroom and kitchen organized and clutter-free? The answer is a laundry room! This is where annoying appliances like your washer and dryer, vacuum, ironing board, and piles of dirty and clean laundry disappear from view. A laundry room, or utility room, often doubles as a pantry and serves as storage for food and beverage crates. That's a lot of tasks for one small space. To keep your storage room from descending into chaos and becoming a catch-all, you need careful planning and a cabinet system that delivers organization and storage space in your daily routine.

Here are our planning tips and furniture ideas for laundry rooms and utility spaces.

Table of contents

1. Planning tips and ideas for a multifunctional laundry room
2. Guide: practical furniture for outfitting your laundry room
3. Shelves and multipurpose cabinets as storage solutions in your utility room
4. Build your cabinet system for laundry and cleaning
5. Make the most of the space above your washer and dryer
6. Frequently asked questions about setting up a laundry room

Planning tips and ideas for a multifunctional laundry room

If you own a home and have the opportunity to design your laundry room to suit your needs, it's wise to calculate the space required for the room's different functions in advance. Consider the number of people in your household and think about how many appliances (like a washer and dryer) you want to fit in your utility room, how much laundry you generate per week, how much space you need for food storage, and what cleaning or sports equipment you want to keep there. This will give you a first sense of how large your laundry room should be.

The first step in planning is thinking about how your household will use the laundry room. The size of the room and available floor space are key here. A larger utility room can serve as a laundry area, pantry, and ironing room all in one, while smaller laundry rooms often can handle only one function at a time. But with careful planning and clever ideas, you can make the best use of the space you have.

Key requirements for a laundry room

To use your storage room in a versatile and efficient way, the following conditions should be met:

• Room size: The room should be at least 6 square meters.

• Air circulation: A window or ventilation system is important to manage humidity from washing and drying.

• Utility connections: You need water and drainage connections for your washer and dryer to function properly.

• Outlets: Make sure you have enough electrical outlets, especially for large appliances like your washer, dryer, or freezer.

Guide: practical furniture for outfitting your laundry room

Now you can start furnishing! A coordinated cabinet system with plenty of storage is essential for creating your utility room. Space-saving combinations of multipurpose cabinets and shelves work especially well.

Shelves and multipurpose cabinets as storage solutions in your utility room

Multipurpose cabinets are true all-around talents in furniture. They come in various sizes and finishes and can be outfitted with different interior configurations based on your needs. Adjustable shelves can typically be repositioned to adapt the storage to suit you. Here are some models that belong in every laundry room:

Broom cabinet or cleaning cabinet in your laundry room

A cabinet with an extra-tall side compartment like our 'Der Lange' broom cabinet is perfect for storing your vacuum and ironing board. Cleaning supplies, the iron, and other small items fit neatly in the smaller compartments and stay organized behind closed doors. And if you need to reach all the way up, our floor-to-ceiling multipurpose cabinet 'Der Extralange‘ is ideal! It uses the full ceiling height and gives you extra storage without taking up more floor space. Do you have a particularly narrow nook you want to use effectively as storage? Be sure to check out our narrow multipurpose cabinet 'Der Kompakte'.

Laundry room cabinet with compartments

A classic tall cabinet with various compartments is a must in every laundry room. Its uses are diverse: you can use it as a shoe cabinet, to store clothing you're not currently using in your wardrobe, or as a linen cabinet for bedding. Of course, a multipurpose cabinet like 'Der Lange' also works great for storing cleaning supplies and the iron, or for seasonal items like holiday decorations.

Linen cabinet or wardrobe cabinet for extra storage

If your main wardrobe is overflowing, a small multipurpose cabinet in your laundry room can be a great addition. Cabinets with clothing rods like our 'Der Lange' wardrobe cabinet are ideal for storing winter clothes during summer months and vice versa. Behind closed doors, your clothing stays dust-free and protected from sunlight.

Practical multipurpose cabinet with drawer for better organization

Drawers are perfect for storing small items neatly. Multipurpose cabinets with drawers, like 'Der Praktische', are a must-have in any storage room. In addition to the drawer, they offer plenty of shelf space with adjustable compartments. And dressers with just drawers also work great to minimize clutter.

Open shelving for food storage or shoes

An open tall shelf is the answer to a well-organized laundry room. 'Der Bücherwurm' is especially popular as a pantry shelf, but also works great for shoes, files, laundry detergent, or décor.

Furnishing your laundry room with mid-size cabinets

If you need a compact cabinet where you can reach items like a laundry basket without a ladder, small multipurpose cabinets like 'Der Schlanke' (110 cm tall) or 'Der Kurze' (81 cm tall) are the solution.

Build your cabinet system for laundry and cleaning

To maximize storage in your laundry room, it's worth combining different furniture pieces and cabinet types into a multifunctional cabinet wall. The multipurpose cabinets from mokebo are perfectly sized to work together seamlessly, so no cabinet stands out. Here's a planning tip: definitely check out multipurpose cabinet sets like 'Die Allzweckwaffe'. You'll find pre-configured cabinet combinations at a special price!

All multipurpose cabinets come in four finishes: in addition to classic white, the cabinets and shelves are available in anthracite, sonoma oak, and greige—a blend of gray and beige, like our broom cabinet 'Der Lange'. White works especially well in small or dark laundry rooms since it makes the space feel larger visually. But you can also brighten up the room with a light wall color. After all, housework should be enjoyable!

Tips for arranging your cabinets in your laundry room

Depending on the size and shape of your room, you can plan a cabinet wall in a U-shape across three walls. In a narrow or very small room, it's best to equip at most two walls with full-height cabinets and leave one side open for good movement. At least 1 meter of open floor space is ideal so you can move around easily.

Make the most of the space above your washer and dryer

Large appliances like washers and dryers take up a lot of space in kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, or utility rooms. Fortunately, there are washer cabinets like 'Der Saubermann' that let you make great use of the space above your appliances. The washer cabinet has a cutout for your washer and can be mounted on the wall right above your washer or dryer. An absolute must for every laundry room!

Frequently asked questions about setting up a laundry room

What is a laundry room?

A laundry room is a space in a house or apartment typically used for household tasks. Common activities in a laundry room include washing and drying clothes, ironing, and storing food supplies and cleaning equipment like vacuums and ironing boards.

What should a laundry room include?

A laundry room should first and foremost have furniture like multipurpose cabinets and shelves for storing supplies and household appliances like washers and dryers. The room can also be used to store cleaning supplies and appliances for garment care.

Is a laundry room the same as a utility room?

A laundry room often serves the function of a utility room. However, this multifunctional space can also be used for other purposes, like storing food and supplies or keeping cleaning and sports equipment.

What is a sufficient size for a storage room?

A laundry room should typically be between 6 and 15 square meters, depending on the building. A larger space allows for more diverse uses.

What is a storage closet?

Unlike a laundry room, a storage closet is a small, often windowless room or storage area. The term "storage closet" often carries a negative connotation and describes a small space that's cluttered, dark, and poorly ventilated. However, with the right furnishings, even a small, dark room can be upgraded.

We can help you with your laundry room

If you need ideas, tips, or solutions for designing your storage room, or have questions about planning and outfitting your laundry room with multipurpose cabinets, don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service!