Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Cornelia Laundry

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchener Road

Cube Dentro

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, white walls and brown floor.

Lower Level Luxury

Stalburg Design

This Huntington Woods lower level renovation was recently finished in September of 2019. Created for a busy family of four, we designed the perfect getaway complete with custom millwork throughout, a complete gym, spa bathroom, craft room, laundry room, and most importantly, entertaining and living space. From the main floor, a single pane glass door and decorative wall sconce invites us down. The patterned carpet runner and custom metal railing leads to handmade shiplap and millwork to create texture and depth. The reclaimed wood entertainment center allows for the perfect amount of storage and display. Constructed of wire brushed white oak, it becomes the focal point of the living space. It’s easy to come downstairs and relax at the eye catching reclaimed wood countertop and island, with undercounter refrigerator and wine cooler to serve guests. Our gym contains a full length wall of glass, complete with rubber flooring, reclaimed wall paneling, and custom metalwork for shelving. The office/craft room is concealed behind custom sliding barn doors, a perfect spot for our homeowner to write while the kids can use the Dekton countertops for crafts. The spa bathroom has heated floors, a steam shower, full surround lighting and a custom shower frame system to relax in total luxury. Our laundry room is whimsical and fresh, with rustic plank herringbone tile. With this space layout and renovation, the finished basement is designed to be a perfect spot to entertain guests, watch a movie with the kids or even date night!

Fox Point Residence

FoxLin Architects

Doug Edmunds
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Distinguished Laundry Room

User

Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, Fantastic Storage for Vacuum Cleaner and Brooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Happy Blue/White Home

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rumley Lofts Renovation

Haven & Co.

D&M Images
Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, white walls and brown floor.

Trelawn

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

This spacious laundry room continues the neutral palette, but uses accents of blue, pink and yellow to create a refreshing, bright and airy oasis.
This is an example of a transitional utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Modern French Country Laundry Room with painted and distressed hardwood floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Buchanan Renovation

Ferguson Construction

This home renovation project included a complete gut and reorganization of the main floor, removal of large chimney stack in the middle of the dining room, bringing floors all to same level, moving doors, adding guest bath, master closet, corner fireplace and garage. The result is this beautiful, open, spacious main floor with new kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath, laundry room and flooring throughout.

Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen

Alex Fulton Design

Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine

Sunny High Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room we reconfigured the area by removing walls, making the bathroom smaller and installing a mud room with cubbie storage and a dog shower area. The cabinets installed are Medallion Gold series Stockton flat panel, cherry wood in Peppercorn. 3” Manor pulls and 1” square knobs in Satin Nickel. On the countertop Silestone Quartz in Alpine White. The tile in the dog shower is Daltile Season Woods Collection in Autumn Woods Color. The floor is VTC Island Stone.

Riccarton renovation

Kiwi Kitchens Ltd

Laundry doors made in Zeroline, Arctic white, Velvet. Wall cabinet in Zeroline, Rumskulla Oak Matt. Benchtop in Caesarstone, Georgian Bluffs.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Christchurch with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build

ING Construction

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units
Photo of a small scandinavian galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white benchtop, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and a drop-in sink.

Raleigh Transitional

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.

JVille

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry/Mudroom

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths

Alise O'Brien Photography
Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Citylife Penthouse Apartment Laundry

Nicola Manning Design

Photography - Mark Scowen
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Painted Wood Floors and Laminate 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.