Large transitional l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior

Arma-Gesch Building Corp. LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Spacious family laundry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland

Home Designs Northwest

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Brecan Homes

Mud room cabinetry with stained metal clad exterior door, granite counter, undermount double sink
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Complete Remodel Transforms Entire Home

Red House Remodeling

Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo

Arthur Addition

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Large traditional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

West Valley Residence - Home Design & Furniture

Beckman 's

Inspiration for a country laundry room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry

Handmade Kitchen Co

Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley laundry room in Essex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

48 Swanbourne

Blend Residential Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

46 Village Place

Wedgworth Companies

Large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Alder

Sky Creek Homes

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Haywards Heath Kitchen

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Handmade in-frame kitchen, boot and utility room featuring a two colour scheme, Caesarstone Eternal Statuario main countertops, Sensa premium Glacial Blue island countertop. Bora vented induction hob, Miele oven quad and appliances, Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and caple wine coolers.

Reforma Lavadero

Gronn Estudio

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mequon New Construction

Gabor Design Build

Leah Kasper Photography
Design ideas for a transitional galley laundry room in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Meyer

PGC Building + Design

Steve Tague
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Palm Jumeirah Apartment

User

Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Other with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen/Dining/Snug with Statement Green Aga

Mabel Fox Design

For this project the key feature was the beautiful forest green Aga range oven. The Aga was part of the property when the client moved in, the oven was moved into the new extension where the kitchen was to be situated and the design process went from here. Initially, a low budget kitchen was designed around the Aga, a few years later we were called back in to design the gorgeous existing open plan kitchen/dining/snug room we see today. The deep green aga was complemented by a soft shade of pink on the walls, setting plaster by Farrow & Ball. This tide perfectly together with the existing limed oak floor. To emphasise the forest green of the aga, we added a matching deep green floor lamp and elegant velvet bar stools. From here we used a natural colour pallet so not to detract from the statement forest green pieces. We selected a classic shaker kitchen in Dove Grey by Howdens Kitchens, this continued through to the utility and cloakroom just off of the kitchen, with a handy ceiling mounted drying rack being fitted for ease of use. Finally a pale oak top table with pale grey painted legs was paired with the family’s existing white dining chairs to finish this kitchen/dining/living area.

Arthur Addition

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Reforma Lavadero

Gronn Estudio

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Double-bowl Sink and Brown Floor

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.