The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.

The Oaks Condo

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

This is the back entry, but with space at a premium, we put a laundry set up in these cabinets. These are Miele ventless small compact washer and dryer set. We put a full size laundry set up in the basement for larger items, but the client wanted to be able to throw normal wash in on the same floor as living area and main bedroom.

So Colonial Ave

Designed 2 Sell

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Pantry / Laundry / Mudroom

JAV Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Costa Mesa Kitchen

MID

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Coastal Ranch

Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Photo of a country galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build

Pleasant View Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

Tailored Living Serving South New Jersey

Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam

Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation

Custom CADD Inc

Lorenzo Yenko
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pantry & Mudrooms

Closettec

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

Tailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay Area

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Prince St.

Rust Construction

This was a tight laundry room with custom cabinets.
Photo of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with white cabinets, glass benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry Room & Bedroom - Towaco, NJ.

G&L and Sons Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Organized Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchens

Stanley Wood Products Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Needham I

Michelle Markert Interiors

Laundry room with folding counter, sink and stackable washer/dryer. Two drawers pull out for laundry hampers. Storage availalbe in wall cabinets.
This is an example of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Via Verde House

Icon Construction & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Acacia

Biringer Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark 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.