St Margaret's, TW1: Side and Rear Extension, complete ground floor renovation.

This small utility space, still manages to provide plenty of room for all laundry needs. There is plenty of surface space, and storage available. The embedded skylight means it's a light and airy working space.

Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Photo of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Blue Skies

April Balliette

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Carpet One Flooring

Wall to Wall Carpet One

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey cabinets.

O'Sullivan Laundry Room

ACo Flooring, Cabinets, Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sandy Springs Kitchen, Dining and Laundry Room Renovation

Designs by BSB

HUGE transformation! The homes in this area quintessentially have smaller kitchens that dining rooms. In addition, there is no open floor concept so traffic flow is restricted. In this design, we choose to take over the dining room! The fortunate part is the sunroom on the backside of the home was conditioned as part of the home, so the furniture and space plan transformed this room into the "dining room". What a beautiful thing to have on the backside of the home where the view is great (future pictures to come!). The improvements and challenges were to remove the wall between the kitchen and the formal dining room (which was rarely used) and then extend the kitchen into that space. !! This is a great challenge because it changes the flow, original architectural patterns to the home! We (client included) the plan achieved just that with some sacrifices -- but honestly, with so many more rewards. Check back for more updates and plans to be uploaded - or send us a message to inquire about how this, is possible! Photography by David Cannon

Palazzo Lago

Silliman CitySide Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

South Quarter

Paragon Building Group

This is an example of a large country l-shaped utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Full Home Remodel

Sellers Tile Distributors

Large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wood Floors & More new

Carol's Interiors and Floors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Craftsman Style Laundry Room

DRB Homes and Design

Craftsman Style Laundry Room: light grey shaker style cabinets, elegant white counter and backsplash with stainless steel hardware.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Twin Cities Closet Company

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Custom Home in The Pecans

Halo Development, Inc.

extra room, laundry space, laundry organization
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lake Albert Custom Home

Caliber LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Blue Dog Renovation

ilumus, llc.

Ramona d'Viola - ilumus photography & marketing
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Brighton East renovation

Ansari Architects

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Elko Summit Rustic Modern

Braemar Construction

Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Puesta Del Sol

April Balliette

Mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Full Home Remodel

Reliance Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Columbus with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room East Cobb

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Avi Moyal
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

L-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood 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.