This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Julian Street V

M House Development

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Classic Farmhouse

Chambers Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Inspiration for a small mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Remodeling a "Remuddle"

Home Glow Design

This 1790 farmhouse had received an addition to the historic ell in the 1970s, with a more recent renovation encompassing the kitchen and adding a small mudroom & laundry room in the ’90s. Unfortunately, as happens all too often, it had been done in a way that was architecturally inappropriate style of the home. We worked within the available footprint to create “layers of implied time,” reinstating stylistic integrity and un-muddling the mistakes of more recent renovations.

A Little More Room

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

A new laundry room, accessed through a pocket door just off of the new kitchen. Photography (c) Jeffrey Totaro.
Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, brown floor, slate floors and green cabinets.

Decorá Cabinets: Transitional Laundry Room

MasterBrand Cabinets

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Hook Strip Hidden Behind Door in Hard Working Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.

Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse

Black Pines Builders, Inc

This is an example of a country utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Shiloh Ridge

Raykon Construction

Photo of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hope Ranch Laundry Room

Duet Interior Design

Small transitional dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House

Interior Design Center

Craft Room
This is an example of a modern u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Fresh & Inviting Entry with Laundry and Storage

Spin Design

The laundry used to consist of a tub, washer & dryer only. With the client wishing to re-instate the original entry door we could only use the space to one wall to ensure a clear entry way, but we cleverly were able to fit coat hanging over a seat area, a tub, linen storage as well as a washer dryer within cabinet. We chose a subtle green colour for the cabinetry and accented this with a timber seat and golden tapware and handles.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Scottsdale Whole House Remodel

Luxury Remodels Company

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Miramar Kitchen Makeover

Honour Creative

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

mid-century [re]modern

Brennan + Company Architects

this was a complete overhaul of an old, non-functioning laundry. now a bright and cherry mudroom and place to hang out and do laundry.
Midcentury laundry room in DC Metro with green cabinets and brown floor.

Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Fairfax Parade

June DeLugas Interiors

Expansive arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Green Cabinets and Brown Floor

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.