Iran Watson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige 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.

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 cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Laundry Room Barn Doors

Dreamvest Construction LLC

New barn doors are a beautiful and functional addition to the laundry room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Granite

Integrated Resources Group

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Bernhardt

Allison Architecture

Allison Architecture
This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Bright and Modern

Foxcraft Cabinets

Beautiful, functional laundry
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Mountain Maritime Mudroom

Design Harmony

Wallpaper: Wallquest Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Mirror, Hooks and Cabinet Pulls: Anthropologie

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

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.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Southern Charm

Jonathan Miller Architects

Photo of a country utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

French Country Magnified

MDC Cabinetry & More

Laundry room with large sink for comfortable working space.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Work Center & Laundry room

Benvenuti and Stein

Work Space/Laundry Room Norman Sizemore Photography
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Roche Harbor

RS Schmidt Enterprises

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Alabama Symphony Decorators Showhouse

Cantley & Company, Inc.

Jean Allsop
Photo of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Columbus Circle 3 Bedroom Condo

Dan Ruhland Designs LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

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.