An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
This is an example of an expansive traditional dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Basement Laundry Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

US Floors Natural Cork Flooring

Green Building Supply

Color: Almada-Tira-Cinzento
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, yellow walls and cork floors.

Contemporary Kitchen with Granite Countertops

Mirage Marble & Granite

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

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.

Laundry butler's pantry

Inndesign Inc.

The wooden heads were saved for this special project. The doors are a simple shaker door but look rustic by combining the dark stain and adding a rust colored heavy knob.

Romantic Storybook Escape

Veranda Designer Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Dark and Light

The Jae Company

Many of the elements within the design of this full condo remodel in Westerville, Ohio, contrast nicely with one another. Light and dark elements play off one another. The job included a kitchen, master bath, second bath, powder room, fireplace, lower level bath and laundry room - the redesign included cabinets, countertops, appliances, sinks, faucets, toilets, tile shower, tile floor, tile backsplash, stacked stone fireplace and new lighting. The cabinetry in the kitchen is Woodmont's Sedona Espresso. The countertops are granite in St. Ceila and the backsplash is cream tumbled travertine.

Whitefish Classic

Direct Source MT

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Large Family Basement

A&E Construction and Design Center

A&E Construction
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Grey Oaks 130 Model

Bob Buescher Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

New Home Featuring the Craftsmanship and Design work By McCartney Improvement Co

McCartney Improvement Company

Laundry room with custom designed cabinetry and a quartz counter top.
Photo of a large traditional laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The JAE Company

Housetrends Magazine

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley laundry room in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Sharon Dr. Renovation

Alair Homes Scottsdale

Updates to this desert home gave it a modern, sophisticated look tempered with rustic elements to anchor the space in classic charm.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Home Improvement by Cook Remodeling

Cook Remodeling & Custom Construction

DuraSupreme Cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Park Street Remodel

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

A stacked washer and dryer gives extra room for a long folding counter, and a special spot for family pet.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry butler's pantry

Inndesign Inc.

Front load washer and dryer are installed side by side allowing for a deep countertop for extra prep work right off the kitchen. An undermount stainless sink is perfect for vegetable prep. With the extra depth, appliances can be stored, still leaving lots of counter space.

Paddington

CIS Property Development

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Big Fish Lake Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hall Bath, Office Bath, and Laundry Room Remodel

CAGE Design Build

Laundry Room Remodel featuring custom cabinetry with Quarter Sawn Walnut cabinetry in a slab door style, white quartz countertop, undercounter lighting, | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Yellow Walls

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.