Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Picture Perfect House
Large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Storage

Organized Interiors

Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Concealed Laundry

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige 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.

Wayzata Lifestyle Property

MATRIARCH DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Super efficient 2 Washer and Dryer Laundry Room.

DESIGN ET RÉNOVATION TOWN & COUNTRY INC.

Super efficient double washer and dryer laundry room with plenty of storage above the slim counter that is very helpful to fold close. The cabinets and counter are from Ikea in the kitchen section. They are deep and easy to reach du to the large size appliances.

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.

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.

Newport Coast

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Marcie Heitzmann
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Henderson Custom Home

E Design Home

New space saving laundry area part of complete ground up home remodel.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean galley laundry cupboard in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dramatic Textures

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

virginiarobertsphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors.

Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and dark hardwood floors.

B-Line Small 002 | mud room

Hive Modular, LLC

Hive Modular
Design ideas for a modern single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Olive Green Burlingame Mudroom

Atelier Oleana

Our clients wanted a full redo of their laundry room/mud room in nature colors. We were instantly inspired by this gorgeous olive green paint (Farrow and Ball Bancha) and the color took center stage in this inspired design. The Moroccan carpet brings the warmth and anchors the space and the white marble brings in the contemporary integrity.

A casa di Silvio

L’Opera Ristrutturazioni

Design ideas for a contemporary laundry cupboard in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Family First Kitchen Design

Kustom Home Design

When Family comes first, you spend a lot of time surrounded by the family you were born into and the ones you “adopted” along the way. Some of your kids crawl, some walk on two legs and some on four. No matter how they get there, they always end up in the kitchen. This home needed a kitchen designed for an ever growing family. By borrowing unused space from a formal dining room, removing some walls while adding back others, we were able to expand the kitchen space, add a main level laundry room with home office center and provide much needed pantry storage. Sightlines were opened up and a peninsula with seating provides the perfect spot for gathering. A large bench seat provides additional storage and seating for an oversized family style table. Crisp white finishes coupled with warm rich stains, balances out the space and makes is feel like home. Meals, laundry, homework and stories about your day come to life in this kitchen designed for family living and family loving. Kustom Home Design specializes in creating unique home designs crafted for your life.

South West London - Home Renovation

Chantel Elshout Studio

Bespoke Laundry Cupboard
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Bungalow Basement Renovation

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Photo of a 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.

First floor remodel

Kaufman Construction Design and Build

Jake Boyd Photo
Small transitional laundry cupboard in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and 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.