Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

Tailored Living Serving South New Jersey

Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

333 Coast Unit | La Jolla

The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Luxurious Laundry Room

Schuler Cabinetry

This is an example of a transitional utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and beige walls.

Palmetto Bluff - Bennington

Court Atkins Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kitchen /Family Room Remodel with character and warmth

kellydesigns

Diane Wagner This client not only needed a new kitchen but they had no storage, no mudroom, and useless closet in the garage. We took over the closet made it part of the laundry room to recess the washer and dryer , add an indoor closet and allow space for a mudroom and extra storage. The kitchen was gutted and we added a large center island, custom cabinets, and eat in area . We added a slider with a transom so the table could be round. The Family room we added a sectional and added a ship lap wall. We lowered the mantle and added left over granite from kitchen for the surround. Both Island the wood mantle are painted the same gray tone.

Palmetto Bluff Plantation 7

Litchfield Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pendleton w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: Paint Grade – Dorian Gray/Walnut - Natural Countertop: (Customer’s Own) White w/ Gray Vein Quartz Plumbing: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Champagne Bronze Bar Pulls Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Full-height Quartz Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installations – Paul Carson

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam

Shadow Creek Drive

Osinoff General Contractors

Roberto Garcia Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Guenther Rd

Adaptive Building Solutions

MichaelChristiePhotography
Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Interior Remodel - Winter Springs, FL

Details Construction Group

Shivani Mirpuri
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

Utility Room. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Craftsman home plan "Prairie Pine Court" (Plan #7083). saterdesign.com
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, purple walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cooper Woods 2 Story

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Pantry & Mudrooms

Closettec

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Transitional Bungalow

KBG Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Plywood 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.