RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
This is an example of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small transitional 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.

Mudroom off entryway

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Legacy - Marion

Skogman Homes

Corridor Home Photos - Brian Hall
Photo of a large transitional utility room in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Master Bathroom, Laundry, and Bedroom Renovation In South Tampa

DCI Home Improvements

Laundry room renovation in South Tampa.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Maison en Blanc New Build

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, white benchtop, grey splashback, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Light & Airy Laundry

Dwell Design Co

Large transitional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

Lake DuBay Multiple Story Condo - Industrial

Blenker Construction

Inspiration for a small industrial laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Ramsden Reno

BSW Design

Nicole Millard
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Old Greensboro

Hart Residential

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel

Design Intervention

Laundry room
Small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Warwickshire Home Renovation

Alexandra J Davies Photography

Utility room with integrated appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Adosado en Monterozas

Crea Spacios

Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Madrid with white walls, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

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.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

This is an example of a small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

3rd St, NW, DC

Alair Homes Arlington

The owners wanted to add space to their DC home by utilizing the existing dark, wet basement. We were able to create a light, bright space for their growing family. Behind the walls we updated the plumbing, insulation and waterproofed the basement. You can see the beautifully finished space is multi-functional with a play area, TV viewing, new spacious bath and laundry room - the perfect space for a growing family.

Seymour Custom Build

Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.

Two bedroom self contained guest suite.
Expansive modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Elegance

Fautt Homes

Mud Room with dark gray bench and charging station. Barn door with an X to close to keep messes behind close doors.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Grey 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.