Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown

Great Kitchens & Baths

Jennifer Van Elk
Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Delray Beach Laundry Room

JL Closets

Mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Parade 2018

Surroundings Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

Talavera - 300 SW 171st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Aaron Tatum Custom Homes, LLC

Large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and slate floors.

Clean and Fresh Remodel

Mariotti Building Products

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Laundry Room

Stanton Homes

This laundry room is packed with purpose, with shelving, a hanging rod, sink, folding counter top, upper and lower cabinets, and washer/dryers with drawer storage.

Copper Field

HELMÜT

This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Balmore III

Hillcrest Builders

Hillcrest Builders invites you to enjoy the 2,892 sq. ft. two story “Balmore II”. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and includes a 3+ car garage. The Rear Foyer has been designed for organization and ease with an over sized Mudroom. The main living space connects a Kitchen featuring a deluxe island for entertaining, a message center, and a walk-in pantry for ample storage with a huge Dining Area with lots of windows and adjacent Living Room with fireplace, all in an open concept layout. The Master Suite is located on the second floor and includes a generous shower and large walk-in closet. There is also a large finished bonus room that can be used as an extra bedroom or office. Features: 2,892 Sq. Ft. Welcoming front porch Master suite with private bath and spacious walk-in closet Deluxe kitchen 2 x 6 construction Pella windows Kohler fixtures High energy efficient features (zoning, two stage furnace)

Complete Laundry Room Remodel

Closets Plus

This room offers a huge amount of storage from it's previous design. The glass doors provide some reflection in the room.
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets and concrete floors.

Prairie Style Acreage Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Laundry Room

Cutwell Kitchen and Custom Millwork

Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry butler's pantry

Inndesign Inc.

The wooden heads were saved for this special project. The doors are a simple shaker door but look rustic by combining the dark stain and adding a rust colored heavy knob.

Vinyl Flooring

Floor Coverings International Of Huntsville

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall laundry room in Other with a side-by-side washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Laundry Room Decor Inspo

Trim Tech Designs

Still dreaming about this stunning laundry room complete with quarter sawn stained oak custom cabinetry. One of our favorite projects with @abbieanderson ✨

Other

Mike's Factory Direct

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

St. Louis Kitchen Remodel

Mosby Building Arts

Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room that leads to both the garage and the backyard. It serves as a combination drop zone, mud room and laundry room. Shown are Wellborn cabinets that comprise the drop zone, and provides counterspace for folding clothes or charging gadgets. Photo by Toby Weiss for MBA.

Laundry Room

Cutwell Kitchen and Custom Millwork

Photo of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Pacific Dimensions, Inc.

AG Photography
Expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops and dark wood cabinets.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets

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.