Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Asheville 1267 Model Home

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

Utility room of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam

Cooper Woods 2 Story

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Bright and Special Laundry Room

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation

Wilcox Architecture

Josh Beeman Photography
Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Casita Hickory | Monterey Hardwood Collection | Milton, GA

Hallmark Floors

Casita Hickory – The Monterey Hardwood Collection was designed with a historical, European influence making it simply savvy & perfect for today’s trends. This collection captures the beauty of nature, developed using tomorrow’s technology to create a new demand for random width planks.

Coastal Galley Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sarasota Interior House Painting

Sarasota Painting & Wall Covering

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white cabinets, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Cypress

Tracy Lynn Studio

Zack Benson
Design ideas for a small country galley laundry room in San Diego with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Cooper Woods 2 Story

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, brown floor, white benchtop, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark hardwood floors.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Clean and Simple

Madison Van Wylen

Large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Maple Grove Main Level Make Over

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Street of Dreams

Luxe Pros

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina

Urban Design Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls 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.