Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Storage

Organized Interiors

Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Laundry Room

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Concealed Laundry

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Builder's Own Dream Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Tremont 2

Bella Vista Company

Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white 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.

Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina

Urban Design Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Montclair

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Coastal Ranch

Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Photo of a country galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wayzata Lifestyle Property

MATRIARCH DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Saunders Village 1907

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

This is an example of a small country l-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a small transitional laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Petrie Terrace Residence

Room By Room

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry

Carter Fox Design Build

This Toronto Beaches master bath remodel involved a complete redesign of the 3rd floor. Carter Fox expanded the bathroom and converted an unused bedroom to create a walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Photo by Julie Carter

PASADENA | LAUNDRY

STEFANI STEIN

Tessa Neustadt
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Hollywood Whole House Renovation and Deep Energy Retrofit

Birdsmouth

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Joinery by Luxe Projects London — joinery colour is Slaked Lime Deep #150 by Little Greene
Inspiration for a small traditional laundry cupboard in London with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

Small single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and wood walls.

Montclair - Willow Street Apartments

Debra David Architect LLC

Photo of a small transitional laundry cupboard in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.