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.

Cambray | Cozy Cottage

Vision Interiors

Visbeen Architects’ remodel of this lakefront home makes it easy to forget its recent past as an outdated structure in need of a major update. What was once a low-profile 1980’s ranch has been transformed into a three-story cottage with more than enough character to go around. Street-facing dormers and a quaint garage entrance welcome visitors into the updated interior, which features beautiful custom woodwork and built-ins throughout. In addition to drastic improvements in every existing room, a brand new master suite was added to the space above the garage, providing a private and luxurious retreat for homeowners. A home office, full bath, laundry facilities, a walk-in closet, and a spacious bedroom and sitting area complete this upstairs haven.

Stage Project, Raleigh NC

Showhomes Raleigh

This house was an investor flip and wanted to show off the new open concept. They brought us into set the stage! Buyers could really see themselves living there, and it was under contract in under a month.

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.

贅沢なランドリールーム

株式会社 WHALE HOUSE

外の天気に左右されずに洗濯物を干せるランドリールーム。ちょっとした物もしまえる空間。
Photo of an utility room in Other with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Build in North Boise

Solitude Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

French Country Magnified

MDC Cabinetry & More

Mud-room
Expansive traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, an undermount sink and white walls.

Select Walnut Wide Plank Flooring

Vermont Plank Flooring

Select grade wide plank walnut flooring shipped unfinished from our mill in Vermont to California for on-site finishing. Our solid and engineered walnut flooring is available in widths up to 15" and lengths up to 16'. --|-- Call us at 877-645-4317

Specialty Rooms

Juxtapose Designs

Photo of a small transitional laundry cupboard in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Garling Street

Provincial Kitchens

Large traditional laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

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.

Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

Medland

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Tailored Living of the Main Line

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

HGTV Smart Home 2013

Glenn Layton Homes

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Design ideas for a large tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Coastal Galley Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Family Home with Outside Oasis

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.