Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Moscow with grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Indian Moon

Parker Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, beige benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Marshall Homestead

Gateway Builders

Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wood.

Woodland Log Home

Kritsonis Lindor

This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

1341 RR

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a country dedicated laundry room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor, red benchtop, wood and wood walls.

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Josephine Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, blue floor, white benchtop, wood and panelled walls.

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Wandering Roots

Tiny house laundry and desk
Inspiration for a small country galley utility room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, wood and planked wall panelling.

Загородный дом в Подмосковье

Салахова Дина

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, wood and wood walls.

1341 RR

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a country dedicated laundry room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, yellow floor, wood and wood walls.

1341 RR

Weaver Custom Homes

This is an example of a country dedicated laundry room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor, red benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Country Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned country 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.