Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Costa Mesa Kitchen

MID

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor

Liliblue Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Customized Laundry/Mud Room with Desk, Utility Sink, and Storage Solutions

Keystone Building Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side 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.

Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Little Rock with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Highcroft Home Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The beautiful design of this laundry room makes the idea of doing laundry seem like less of a chore! This space includes ample counter space, cabinetry storage, as well as a sink.

Appalachian Farmhouse

4 Forty Four

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, wood benchtops, beige walls and brown floor.

Traditional Home Update

Brian H Murray Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Kitchen and Bath Remodel - Modern Design

EuroAmerica Design

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Open Concept Basement Development

Dependable Renovations Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build

Pleasant View Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Hallway Laundry Space

CBH Architects

Barnett Design Build utilized space from small existing closets to create room for a second floor laundry area in the upper stair hall, which can be concealed by a sliding barn door when not in use. The door adds interest and contemporary style in what might otherwise be a long, unadorned wall. Construction by MACSContracting of Bloomfield, NJ. Smart home technology by Total Home. Photo by Greg Martz.

Laundry Room/Mudroom with Custom Cabinetry

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Photo of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
This is an example of a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Main Level Make Over

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Creek Hill Remodel

Michaelson Homes LLC

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.

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.

All Cabinet Styles 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.