Inspiration for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lux Modern

Prime Realty

Maddox Photography
Small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Timber 2 tone

Evoke Kitchens

This two tone kitchen is so well matched.Light and bright with a warmth through out. Kitchen table matching worktops and the same timber wrapping the kitchen. Very modern touch with the handleless island.David Murphy photography

Laundry Room

Decorator's Choice Closets

Org Dealer
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey cabinets.

90 Years Old Kitchen Remodeled in Silver Lake, L.A.

sDs - Sharkov Design Studio L.L.C.

This is an example of a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Riverwest Laundry Room

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Coastal CA Home

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Knoll Circle

Hayley Bridges Design

Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped laundry room in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Comtemporary New Home

CVI Design - Carly Visser

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Belmont Modern Rif Oak Kitchen

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinets Countertop: Quartz
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

ODS Architecture

One of the best laundry rooms ever with outdoor deck and San Francisco Bay views.
Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop and wood.

Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room

Marc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom Renovations

Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room 'After' Photo: Chris Bown
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Holloway - Contemporary Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: AVB Inc. Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedrooms rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with view out windows and a private guest suite.

Mercer Island Renovation

Rainier Custom Homes

Seattle Mercer Island Spacious Laundry
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tuttle Projects

Reliance

D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Large modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ross redo

Caitlin Jones Design

Vivian Johnson
Inspiration for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Contemporary & Chic

Florida Designer Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Light 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.