This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Estate Lane

Golden Builders Group, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Closet

CBH Architects

With the plumbing work being done on the master bath suite, our clients opted for a stackable washer/dryer in a closet conveniently located to the 2nd floor bedrooms. The bottom pedestal of the washer provides plenty of storage for laundry detergent and accessories. Ale Wood & Design construction; InHouse Photography.

Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room

Plain & Posh

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Farmhouse Renovation in Athens Georgia

Blake Shaw Homes

See It 360
Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room with pet sleeping quarters

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Misc.

Gunlock Homes

Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

New Life, New Home

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Falls Church, VA, USA Our clients were a newly-wed couple looking to start a new life together. With a love for the outdoors and theirs dogs and cats, we wanted to create a design that wouldn’t make them sacrifice any of their hobbies or interests. We designed a floor plan to allow for comfortability relaxation, any day of the year. We added a mudroom complete with a dog bath at the entrance of the home to help take care of their pets and track all the mess from outside. We added multiple access points to outdoor covered porches and decks so they can always enjoy the outdoors, not matter the time of year. The second floor comes complete with the master suite, two bedrooms for the kids with a shared bath, and a guest room for when they have family over. The lower level offers all the entertainment whether it’s a large family room for movie nights or an exercise room. Additionally, the home has 4 garages for cars – 3 are attached to the home and one is detached and serves as a workshop for him. The look and feel of the home is informal, casual and earthy as the clients wanted to feel relaxed at home. The materials used are stone, wood, iron and glass and the home has ample natural light. Clean lines, natural materials and simple details for relaxed casual living. Stacy Zarin Photography

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Shawnee Woods

Tays & Co Design Studios

Country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

Inlet Isle - Miscellaneous

That Design Studio

Indigo blue Fabuwood cabinets for a laundry room with a custom butcher block countertop
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Allandale Ranch Renovation

CG&S Design-Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Custom Laundry Room

Cameron Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry

Kitchen Design Concepts

The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.

Affirmations of Morris

H2 Design Studio

Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.