Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Woodland Mud Room

HEI Design

Solving a cluttered laundry room problem with custom painted built-ins
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

John Tsantes
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The laundry room also functions as a hallway, with the bathroom directly opposite. The french window opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.

Luxury Custom Home Design

Design Everest: Santa Rosa

Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Bernard Manning, Duncraig

On The Ball Bathrooms

Wood Benchtop Laminate Benchtop Laundry Renovation Drop In Laundry Sink Laundries Perth
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

エムズモデルハウス　家事室

株式会社エムズアソシエイツ

Design ideas for an asian single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops and white walls.

Bella's Home

Create Perfect

This utility room (and WC) was created in a previously dead space. It included a new back door to the garden and lots of storage as well as more work surface and also a second sink. We continued the floor through. Glazed doors to the front and back of the house meant we could get light from all areas and access to all areas of the home.

Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre

Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

This is an example of an expansive country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Auburn + Grace

Clark + Aldine

Small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

家事室

さいとう建築工房

Large traditional utility room in Other with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mudroom with Large Grey Island with Lots of Drawer Storage

Denise Quade Design

Three equal drawer stacks were placed on this side of the island for outerwear storage; hats, mittens, extra sport socks, shoes, etc. The walnut top is the spot where the kids do their homework.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Photo of an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Paloma

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

The custom cabinetry hides the washer and dryer beautifully. You wouldn't even know it was there unless you open the cabinets.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Truly Custom Craftsman

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Restoration

Brent Cornman Construction Inc.

Reed Ewing
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

St Johns Private Residence

True Design Studios

Interior, Laundry Room
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped laundry room in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

White Laundry Room

Garner Woodworks

Graye Skye
Design ideas for a large country laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white cabinets.

Bathroom Vanities

One Tree Studio

This bathroom laundry was update prior to selling. The client wanted a clean, fresh look. Laundry Bench Blackbutt Timber Bathroom Vanity Stone top with Blackbutt Timber Cupboard

Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke

Red Hills Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country laundry room in Portland with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops

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.