Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Knob Hill

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

English Cottage

Kuklinski + Rappe Architects

Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and black benchtop.

New Home in Water Mill NY

Heartwood Corp

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Historic Coronado Home

Studio Stratton Inc.

Doyle Terry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Crossroads Ranch, Prescott, AZ

Board by Board Design

Bella Vita Photography
Large country u-shaped laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Third Street Laundry

Kitchen & Bath Details

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Coastal Farmhouse

Inhabit Interiors

Farmhouse Style Laundry Room with Honed Granite Folding Counter, Farmhouse Style Sink, and Grey Subway Tile Backsplash,.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rae Street

LG BUILDING SERVICES

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall utility room in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Piper Terrace Update

Monogram Builders LLC

Monogram Interior Design
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Our Work

OTW Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Shawnee Woods

Tays & Co Design Studios

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.

Lancelot

Mark Stewart Home Design

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Remodeling a "Remuddle"

Home Glow Design

This 1790 farmhouse had received an addition to the historic ell in the 1970s, with a more recent renovation encompassing the kitchen and adding a small mudroom & laundry room in the ’90s. Unfortunately, as happens all too often, it had been done in a way that was architecturally inappropriate style of the home. We worked within the available footprint to create “layers of implied time,” reinstating stylistic integrity and un-muddling the mistakes of more recent renovations.

Our Work

OTW Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sydenham renovation

Kiwi Kitchens Ltd

This small laundry space has been renovated to be stylish yet highly practical. A tall storage space gives somewhere for broom, mops and ironing board while the front loader washing machine is tucked neatly under the laminate bench (Laminex Vulcan Stone).

Piper Terrace Update

Monogram Interior Design LLC

Mongram Interior Design
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Starr Laundry room

Danmar Cabinet Company

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Anacortes Waterfront Countertops

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Black Benchtop

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.