Photo of a transitional single-wall laundry room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

Laundry Bathroom

Architect Hewson

Jack Lovel Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Sheepcliff

Black Rock Design | Build

This magnificent new home build has too many amenities to name. Laundry room with side by side appliances.
Photo of a modern utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Awkward to Amazing main floor renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry

Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber

Design ideas for a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry

Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber

Photo of a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Silver Lake Retirement Ranch

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry

Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber

This is an example of a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Awkward to Amazing main floor renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white splashback, marble splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Sheepcliff

Black Rock Design | Build

This magnificent new home build has too many amenities to name. Laundry room with side by side appliances.
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Homely to Heart of the Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Floor and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.