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.

Urban Retreat

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Kristin Buchmann Photography
Design ideas for a transitional utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls and ceramic floors.

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.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.

2020 Remodelers' Showcase Home: Hermitage Way, Minnetonka

Boyer Building Corporation

Nice built-in cubby space for a much needed mudroom off of the garage.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cooper Woods Modern Tudor

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes

Corona Del Mar Powder Room and Laundry Room

Vision Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown cabinets.

Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

D'Amico Family Residence

Sara Gilioli Architetto

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Bologna with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms Sarasota and Bradenton, FL

Gilbert Design Build

This beautiful laundry room designed and built by Gilbert Design Build has it all. The washers and dryer are on pedestals to store detergent and softeners. The rest of the new laundry space was finished to almost be as nice as a typical kitchen with wood cabinets, under cabinet lighting, recessed lights, a large sink. and tile floor.

Teddy Edwards Case Study: Oxfordshire Country Retreat

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

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Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

This is an example of an expansive country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Transitional Craftsman Home

Davis Mill and Cabinet

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo

Duke Renovations

The new laundry and craft room features custom storage, a retro free standing sink and dramatic floor tile.
Photo of a large traditional utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Love That Laundry

RoomAntics Interiors

Hidden behind these beautiful cabinets are a coat closet and a phone, mail and message station.
Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with brown cabinets, beige walls, an integrated washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

LaCaruna - Plan #924

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

From dark & dingy to beautiful

Lyn's Design Style

Before: brown and boring laundry room, After: Complete built in cabinets to conceal the washer and dryer and add a ton of storage.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Placerville, CA New Home

Fine Line CAD Home Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hammer

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Living Room, Woven Woods

Budget Blinds of Boone (Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes)

Mid-sized transitional laundry room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and beige walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Beige Walls

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.