Large midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, slate floors, beige floor and beige walls.

Contemporary Laundry Designed by Michelle O'Connor

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, light wood cabinets and laminate floors.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

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Construction Réno-Marc

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Montreal with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Itasca laundry room

Closet Experts

Wide folding counter above four laundry sorting bins. Next to the bins is a deep sink in a cabinet that has a drawer at the bottom. Right of the sink is a cabinet with a pull out ironing board. Above the folding counter is plenty of hanging rod space. Above that to the nine foot ceiling is storage cabinets. Additonally, on the other side of the wall is a freezer and deep storage cabinet above. Below the upper cabinets is under cabinet lighting. The room is also lit by track lighting at night and by the skylight and entry door with window. There is a storm door that has a window with screen and removable glass to help moderate temperature and humidity in the laundry room.

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Bengel Custom Homes

Large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Juniper Model - Stonehenge Manors

Royal Oaks Homes

The laundry room has cabinet storage and room for a side-by-side washer and dryer.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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Karla Billey Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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360° Projects

This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility room in Turin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Los Gatos Midcentury Modern Custom Home

Zayer Quality Construction

Design ideas for a large midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, slate floors, beige floor and beige walls.

Itasca laundry room

Closet Experts

Two stack washer and dryers cuts laundry time in half! Past the appliance are a long hanging drying cabinet, and then a utility cabinet storing empty hangers, central vac hose, brooms and mops. Additonal cabinet storage above.

Green Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light 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.