Photo of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Sunny High Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

Anker Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen

Alex Fulton Design

Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo of a country galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Midcentury Remodel

John Thomas

Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room in Albuquerque with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Orestes Street

North Coast Design

Laundry with outdoor access
Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Luxury Estate Home

Atwood Custom Homes

Blane Balouf
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所

Photo of a modern galley laundry cupboard in Tokyo with white walls, painted wood floors, beige floor, exposed beam, planked wall panelling, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxury Estate Home

Atwood Custom Homes

Blane Balouf
Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with beige walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Painted Wood 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.