Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Homecrest Cabinetry

Cantebury Kitchens

Showplace Wood Cabinets, Showplace Wood Products Cabinetry, White Cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Brasada Ranch Lot 192

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Chandler Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Twin Lakes Domestic Suite

Canin Associates' Architecture Studio

Jeremy Flowers Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Hawkins Floor

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown walls.

Laundry Room

Stones & Designers

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cypress County Farm House

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green benchtop.

Bonita Bay Arrowwood Court Remodel

Harwick Homes

The new laundry room boasts plenty of storage plus a window to the hallway for additional light, and a sky light tube for natural lighting. Amber Frederiksen Photography

Santa Rosa Beach Home

Rick Cooper Photography

Rick Cooper Photography
Mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

NEW BUILD

Mackbuild Construction LLC

Laundry room
Inspiration for a modern galley laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Chester Springs Kitchen & Laundry Remodel

K T Highland, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and a drop-in sink.

American Craftsman Lakeside Retreat

Mike Blake Custom Homes

Pass through laundry room is accented with custom cabinets above the washer and dryer. A small corner bench and cabinet provides a seating space. A closet provides additional storage space.

Fairway full house remodel

Tyler Allen Designs

E.S. Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Elevated Washer & Dryer - Universal Design

User

Elevated Washer and Dryer
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rustic Family Cabin 08396

EASA Architecture

Hall with laundry in closet
Small country laundry cupboard in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

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.

Versailles Modern Custom Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

HOUSE-K

N.A.O

photo：shinichi hanaoka
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Greystone

Omega Builders LLC

Todd Douglas Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Eichler renovation

Scandinavian Home Designs

Photo of a midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

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.