Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lake Albert Custom Home

Caliber LLC

This is an example of 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.

Crichton Park Renovation

RHAD Architects

This is an example of a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry with Loads of Work Room

Lentz Kitchen & Bath

Transitional laundry with huge work space island, open under counter shelves. KraftMaid cabinetry with Hanley 1/2 overlay door style. Maple with Slate finish.

Crystal Cove Newport Coast

Interiors By Patrick

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Beach House

Arden Tile

Design ideas for a beach style laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Custom Home 10

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom laundry room with built in washer dryer and sink.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

LAUNDRY ROOM RENOVATION

American Home Improvement Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

Bowen- Extension to dwelling

Samuel Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, window splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Monochrome Modern Hampton Style Laundry

Kellyville Kitchens

Photo of a small contemporary galley laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Condos

Carstensen Homes

Laundry room with custom cabinetry and side-by-side washer & dryer.
Photo of a traditional galley laundry room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Midcentury Modern Farmhouse in Fairfax Station

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Large midcentury l-shaped laundry room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

ATTICO DUPLEX SA | 130 MQ |

Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Venice with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and recessed.

Mariposa // Laundry

RT Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Springbank Renovation

Marvel Cabinetry & Renovations

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Emrik III Story & 1/2 Plan

Rob Washam Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Emrik III Story & 1/2 Plan

Rob Washam Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California

Barclay Butera Interiors

Photo of a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Springbank Renovation

Marvel Cabinetry & Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Single-bowl Sink and 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.