Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

A new hallway through what was previously garage space leads to the newly accessible laundry room
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Schneider Custom Home

Brant Homes LLC

Laundry room with sink.
Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Waukesha - Kitchen

Callen Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luxury Contemporary Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black 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.

Gallery

Closets Together

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Summit Oak Homes Model

Summit Oak Builders LLC

Stay organized with this large laundry room and mud room space
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bachelor Condo Project - Design + Renovation

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

太陽が暮らしを描くアトリエ

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

洗面台はホテルライクなツーボウル仕上げにしました。ワイドな高窓から光が差して朝は清々しく、夜はワイドミラーの間接照明でやわらかく、ムーディに。「リラックスタイムをくつろいで過ごせるように」（Oさま）と、浴室はシックで落ち着きのある色合いに仕上げました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, plywood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Laundry Room

VW Kitchen Design Studio

Veronica Vaitkus
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Window Treatments

Smart Interiors

The simple scalloped valence with a gathered bottom edge is just enough softness and color for this laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, blue walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

The Villa Galleria

Laundry room featuring custom cabinetry and farmhouse wash sink.
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Rustic farm house.

Custom Corners LLC

Laundry room featuring a built-in washer & dryer, large cubbies for laundry baskets & extra deep uppers.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Bainbridge - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

The blue walls and window in the laundry room makes this space inviting. These additions help from keeping this space feel dull while you are doing chores.

City Beach Renovations

Exactus Homes

Laundry renovated by Exactus Homes. Photography by Joel Barbitta at D-Max Photography.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Schneider Custom Home

Brant Homes LLC

Laundry room with sink.
This is an example of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Thompson Rd

Casali Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.