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.

The Green Family Home

Hearthstone Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country utility room in Other with green walls and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Minnetrista, Minnesota Mudroom

Fresh Space Design LLC

We incorporated pull down drying racks on an otherwise unused wall in the laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave

Imagine Remodeling

The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.

Granite Mountains Springs Ranch

Karissa Mae Wade Design

Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mid Century Glamour

Lauren Levant Interior

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Ettore Mormille
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Lakewood Hills

Montgomery Custom Homes

Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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

Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina

Urban Design Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Montclair

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

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.

Bungalow Basement Renovation

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build

Pleasant View Construction

This is an example 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.

Leawood Renovation

Picture KC

Picture KC
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with dark hardwood floors.

Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry

Carter Fox Design Build

This Toronto Beaches master bath remodel involved a complete redesign of the 3rd floor. Carter Fox expanded the bathroom and converted an unused bedroom to create a walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Photo by Julie Carter

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Joinery by Luxe Projects London — joinery colour is Slaked Lime Deep #150 by Little Greene
Inspiration for a small traditional laundry cupboard in London with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Cedar Avenue, Fairfax, VA

Cardinal Home Improvement

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Redwood City Whole Home Remodel

Livingston Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.