Mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Severn River House

Hansen Architects

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and dark wood cabinets.

Parkville Art Bath - Concealed Laundry

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design Bathroom and laundry room in one, this room was designed to seamlessly fit into a home that is full of character art & rich coloured floorboards. The brief was to include room to display some of the homes collection of Wembley ware figurines as well as house the laundry. We sourced antique encaustic tiles and used them as a feature tile across the length of the room connecting the vanity to the shower. Photography Martina Gemmola

Woodhaven builds Custom lockers and laundry room

Woodhaven Renovations

Woodhaven Renovations custom designed and built this cabinet unit in the Woodhaven cabinet facility located in Edmonton AB.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Carpet One Flooring

Wall to Wall Carpet One

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Transitional Living

Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Photography: Brian DeWolf
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and dark wood cabinets.

Private Residence Lake Oswego, Oregon

The WhiteHouse Collection

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Classic Traditional Charm

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a large modern dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Roselle Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Laundry Room. Alex Claney Photography, LauraDesignCo.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Barto home makeover

Bella Casa Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Renovations Perth

On The Ball Bathrooms

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The New American Home 2016

By Design

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped utility room in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Our Work

LASCA Natural Trading Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bura

Distinctive Designs in Cabinetry, LLC

The new laundry boasts 54" high upper cabinets with crown molding and light rail. Stainless farmhouse apron front sink with Caesarstone London Gray Counters. The new laundry functions as a butler's pantry during dinner parties.

Baker

Carol Faccinetti Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Middleton Home

Hart DeNoble Builders

Transitional l-shaped laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Auer Residence

Taylor Design

This spacious laundry room features gray stained custom cabinetry with white marble-look quartz counters. The oval penny round backsplash has a beautiful pearl finish. The space under the window was dropped down to create room for sewing.

Wood Tile Flooring

Rite Rug Flooring

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Columbus with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and porcelain floors.

Rainbow Ridge Cabinet Project

West Coast Cabinets & Countertops

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Porcelain 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.