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.

Bright English Beach Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

The laundry features white cabinetry with brass handles and tapware, creating cohesion throughout the entire home. The layout includes substantial storage and bench space, ensuring a practical space for the owners while enriching it with comfort and style.

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.

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014

Waterford Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops and painted wood floors.

La laiterie

Julien CLAPOT

photographie JULIEN CLAPOT
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Paris with grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, tile benchtops, an undermount sink and painted wood floors.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Modern French Country Laundry Room with painted and distressed hardwood floors.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Farmhouse Laundry/Mudroom

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths

Alise O'Brien Photography
Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Barbara Gisel Design

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.

Century Home Remodel

Eagleview Construction

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry room in Toronto with granite benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

What we can create

Closet And Beyond

Design ideas for a laundry room in DC Metro with white cabinets, painted wood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

West Footscray

Lena Bruno

Styling & Photography by Marsha Golemac & Brooke Holm.
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

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.

The Bright Utility Room Remodel

Stearns Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mud Room

The House Designers

The mud room and laundry room of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014

Waterford Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room decorated with Sewing Machines

Robinson Interiors

A laundry room and work area designed in a blue & white color scheme, features a collection of antique miniature sewing machines as art. The distressed floor is painted in an overscale checkerboard and blue fabric portieres separate the sitting area from the main room. Photo Credit -- Katrina Mojzesz topkatphoto.com

West Footscray

Lena Bruno

Styling & Photography by Marsha Golemac & Brooke Holm.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Century Home Remodel

Eagleview Construction

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry room in Toronto with granite benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Anker Group

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Painted Wood Floors 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.