This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Traditional Home Update

Brian H Murray Interior Design

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.

Traditional Laundry Room

Large traditional utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and beige floor.

Neal

Planning and Building, Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Sun-Drenched Elegance

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis studio designed this new construction home for empty nesters. We completed the interior and exterior design for the 4,500 sq ft home. It flaunts an abundance of natural light and elegant finishes. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/sun-drenched-elegance/

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

PASADENA | LAUNDRY

STEFANI STEIN

Tessa Neustadt
Inspiration for a mid-sized country laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Historic Georgian Renovation

By Design

Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with white cabinets, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

The Grove House

Kathryn Murphy Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

MILFORD HOME

RITA O'BRIEN DESIGN GROUP

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

The Oaks Condo

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

This is the back entry, but with space at a premium, we put a laundry set up in these cabinets. These are Miele ventless small compact washer and dryer set. We put a full size laundry set up in the basement for larger items, but the client wanted to be able to throw normal wash in on the same floor as living area and main bedroom.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Transitional

Peery Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lila Woods Project

Design Loft Cabinets

Transitional laundry room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Industrial Utility & Laundry Room for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire

Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

A striking industrial kitchen, utility room and bar for a newly built home in Buckinghamshire. This exquisite property, developed by EAB Homes, is a magnificent new home that sets a benchmark for individuality and refinement. The home is a beautiful example of open-plan living and the kitchen is the relaxed heart of the home and forms the hub for the dining area, coffee station, wine area, prep kitchen and garden room. The kitchen layout centres around a U-shaped kitchen island which creates additional storage space and a large work surface for food preparation or entertaining friends. To add a contemporary industrial feel, the kitchen cabinets are finished in a combination of Grey Oak and Graphite Concrete. Steel accents such as the knurled handles, thicker island worktop with seamless welded sink, plinth and feature glazed units add individuality to the design and tie the kitchen together with the overall interior scheme.

216 Fig Street

Syndicate Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an utility sink, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room

Hammer Design Build Remodel

In a row home on in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC needed a convenient place for their laundry room without taking up highly sought after square footage. Amish custom millwork and cabinets was used to design a hidden laundry room tucked beneath the existing stairs. Custom doors hide away a pair of laundry appliances, a wood countertop, and a reach in coat closet.

The Trails at Regal Park Home

Mike Thoma Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Rustic Charm

Coyle Construction Company

Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, beige benchtop and granite benchtops.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Marble 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.