Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Seattle with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Overland Park Addition Remodel

KC Home Solutions, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Kansas City with medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green walls.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

United Floors Courtenay

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Vancouver with open cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green walls.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Gales Carpet One Floor and Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Taff's Carpets

Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Kansas City with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Carpet Hut by McDrake

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Orange County with green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Abbey Carpet & Floors of Weymouth

Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Wood Brothers Carpet

Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Spacious transitional home

Slaske Building Co

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Walloon Cottage

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Hawkins Floor

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Orange County with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Armstrong

New Bedford Floor Covering, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Armstrong

Floor to Ceiling

Photo of a large transitional utility room in Other with open cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Rustic Hardwood

Quality Floors First

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Orange County with open cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bluffton, IN

Bremer Homes, LLC

Inspiration for an arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Willowbrook Laundry and Powder Bath

Highland Design+Build

205 Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Camelot Circle

KH Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Update

Koskovich Design Group LLC

This crowded laundry room was transformed into a colorful work space with custom storage units and a efficient laundry sink area. The use of a burgandy laminate, a deep sink and arched faucet custom fit in this small space. The white storage cabinet provided different sized spaces for utility storage and also had a custom desk for paperwork. The client did some of the work to save on the budget and they purchased new washer/dryer units for energy efficient washing.

The Eco Barnhouse

Coveney Browne Design

View of mudroom bench seat with timber wall panelling.
Inspiration for a mid-sized utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white splashback, green walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sierra Madre Residence Remodel

Stevie Nichol interiors

This is an example of a laundry room in Los Angeles with green cabinets, white splashback, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Green Walls and Medium 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.