Garrett Buell
Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Cooper Woods Modern Tudor

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes

Bob Timberlake Neighborhood

Sunny Day Homes Inc.

A large dutch door leads from the kitchen into the mudroom. Rowan Parris, Rainsparrow Photography
Photo of a large country galley utility room in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Banyan Retreat

JBosworth Design Group, LLC

This is an example of a large modern laundry room with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

James A. - Blue Ash, OH

Exciting Windows by Apollo

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Art Filled Home

CK Hoffman Design

Small modern l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fotostyling einer rustikalen Immobilie im romantischen Stil

HOMESTAGING Sandra Fischer

Design ideas for a country laundry cupboard in Cologne with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alta Window Fashions - Wood Blinds

Shade by Jamie - Shades, Shutters & Blinds

You’re a modern traditionalist, we get it. Our Wood Blinds come in colors that add up to an equally new equation: classic + contrast = drama. Works for traditional modernists, too.

980 Gulf Laundry Room

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped utility room in Tampa with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, beaded inset cabinets, a concealed washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

#AJMBThePenthouse: Westfield, NJ Remodel

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

In collaboration with CD Interiors, we came in and completely gutted this Penthouse apartment in the heart of Downtown Westfield, NJ.
Small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The Art Filled Home

CK Hoffman Design

Photo of a small modern l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Art Filled Home

CK Hoffman Design

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.