Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Neal

Planning and Building, Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Trails at Regal Park Home

Mike Thoma Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

So Colonial Ave

Designed 2 Sell

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kiawah Coastal Home

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Keane Laundry

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Hobart with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and blue cabinets.

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Luxurious Laundry Room

Schuler Cabinetry

This is an example of a transitional utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and beige walls.

Interior Remodel - Winter Springs, FL

Details Construction Group

Shivani Mirpuri
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation

Custom CADD Inc

Lorenzo Yenko
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

High Springs Custom Home

Golden Hammer Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Back in Black

23bassi | Studio di architettura

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Laundry

Landes WoodWorking

Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and brown walls.

Petrie Terrace Residence

Room By Room

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Graceful Southern

Live Oak Builders

Captured Moments Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Keane Laundry

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Hobart with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and blue cabinets.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation

Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Storage

Organized Interiors

Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Dark 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.