Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

McRae Mews

Hungerford Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Compact, Corner Laundry Room

SpaceWise Designs

Compact, corner laundry room with low ceilings.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

Photo of a large country u-shaped laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Certified Luxury Builders-41 West-Naples-Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

Small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and a concealed washer and dryer.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements

Extreme Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors

Darci Reimund Designs

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

Perfect mudroom storage for the family.
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Renovation Project - Herndon, VA

Build Design Center Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Sasha - Custom Design Located In Naples, FL

South Florida Architecture

Photography by Context Media/Naples, FL
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Hillside Estate

Cullum Homes

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Cape Cod at the Wedge • Balboa Peninsula

User

Expansive laundry room with farmhouse sink, vintage wall mounted faucets, panel frame doors with beaded inset to match cabinets throughout home, and carrera marble countertops.

Laundry Room Organization

Keating Moore Construction

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and an undermount sink.

Goldsmith Neighborhood Town Home

Studio Design LLC

Virtuance Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and an undermount sink.

A Townhouse in Hoboken!

Olu Walker

Special considerations were taken to elevate the washer and dryer on custom made platforms in consideration of flooding. The laundry room was designed strategically for the Hoboken easy, simple lifestyle. The built-in laundry units were carefully chosen because of their compact size and innovative functionalities traditional. With the many dimensions, this wonderful laundry room has ample storage and a folding station for the client and her newborn triplets.

Modern Seaside Laundry Room

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Wall mounted ironing board cabinet, great for space saving in small spaces.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and light hardwood floors.

Güneşli HY Evi

Teta Interiors

Design and Execution by Atölye Teta: Ece Hapcioglu Karatepe & Tekin Karatepe Photography by Koray Polat
Photo of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.