Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown walls.

Dog Parlor

Robertson Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls and a concealed washer and dryer.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Perry OH Home

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Photos 2019

Lazarou Joinery

"Terril" is used for lower cabinetry, this Absolute Matte finish resists fingerprints and is a soft, rich charcoal colour. "Artisan Beamwood" is used for both bench top and splash backs. The texture of the chalk finish has a real wood look and feel.

Walnut Heaven

Quadrant Construction Ltd.

Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Campbell

Starline Cabinets

Continuing with the sophisticated tropical vibe is the brightly lit laundry room. The countertops are laminate covetop in ‘Smoked Sugar Cane’ Arborite. There is ample storage in this room, making it much easier to keep things neat, tidy and organized for laundry day. The cabinets are MDF painted ‘silver lining’, shaker doors with ‘rustic black’ handles and cup pulls.

MALLARD LAKEFRONT

DESIGNS BY CHRISTINE

Bob Blandy, Medallion Services
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ballground Kitchen and mudroom

User

Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry and Craft Rooms

Design Classics Construction Professionals

This is an example of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Larkspur Laundry Room

Olthof Homes

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tuscan

Character House Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Nelson

Premier Builders

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Ridge 1st Floor Project in Clarendon Hills

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Traditional inset cabinetry (with a shaker and bead) flank these beautiful walls in Clarendon Hills. The two tone kitchen cabinets are finished in a dark brown (island and cabinet hood) and a cream with a glaze on the perimeter. The multi-purpose laundry room also holds two mudroom lockers for shoes, jackets, winter accessories, and school supplies. Cabinetry designed, built, and installed by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork. General contracting and remodel by Hyland Homes.

Grandview Place

Grandscape Homes Ltd.

Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Whole House Renovation

Michael Menn Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Wild West Cabin

MONTEREY KITCHENS INC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018

Студия дизайна интерьеров e2-art

Декоратор-Катерина Наумова, фотограф- Ольга Мелекесцева.
Inspiration for a small laundry room in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

B Home

Studio Design Elements

Take It Digital
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mud Room & Basement

Karry Home Solutions

Existing bathroom renovated and expanded into the hallway area to build a combined laundry/mudroom. Electrical and plumbing moved to accommodate new washer and dryer, as well as a doggy shower.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown 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.