Country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

Triple Tree Residence

Studio Architects

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Other with brown cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lakeside Luxe

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Midwest Mediterranean

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Laundry room floor tile: 8x8 Casablanca - Market
Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped laundry room with brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

MAGIC MUDROOM

Design for Conscious Living®

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Luxury Contemporary Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Providence at Prairie Farms

Designer Homes Of Fargo-Moorhead

Photo of a contemporary laundry cupboard in Other with brown cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Williamstown Townhouse Project

Urban Kitchens

European Laundry Design with concealed cabinetry behind large bi-fold doors in hallway Entry.
Mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white benchtop and brown cabinets.

Luxury Vinyl Plank

Floor Decorators Carpet One

This is an example of an expansive contemporary dedicated laundry room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper, wallpaper, black splashback and marble splashback.

Hopkins

Domaine Development

Garrett Buell
Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

ADLER PROJECT

VanPelt Woodworks

We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

California Living

HMA Architecture Inc.

Design ideas for a dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Project Timber

Alair Homes Aurora Newmarket

Laundry room, boot room, mudroom, desk
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
This is an example of a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with open cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Contemporary Industrial Ranch

Blenker Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.