Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Lake Minnetonka Chateau

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Mud Bench - The Brahmin - 2 Story Transitional

Cascade West Development

The Brahmin - in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Every area of this home is designed to be spacious and accommodating. Its supersized nook area, the extra-large Pantry area to handle all the trips from Costco, down to the oversized Mud Room with benches, cubbies and large closet, to the spacious Guest Room with a private bath all of which are on the Main floor, but wait there is more! Head through the corner of the kitchen and you’ll find the “12th man Room” an incredibly cozy sized room, that features a 2nd Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, a Wet Bar with an under cabinet refrigerator, a sink, microwave for the popcorn and last but not least the Big Screen for Game Day! Be the Fan! Sit down, immerse yourself into the couch and turn it up! Commercial or Halftime?, …..just head outside and enjoy a breath of fresh air in the oversized back yard and throw some ball to remember the old days or drift into your favorite athlete’s stance and get geared up for the second half! Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Cumming's Carpet One

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

Mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Pine Valley Drive

Webber Development & Construction

McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

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.

A Perfect Place For Evertything

California Closets of Indianapolis

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

City Lights

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Welch Forsman Photography: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with white cabinets, metallic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hudson

User

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, carpet and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

3708 Hilltop Ln

Gill Design Co.

Carrie Buell
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Nashville with 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.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

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.

Craftsman Laundry Room

The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.

This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics

Laundry Room

Coastal Signature Homes

Tom Jenkins Photography
Large beach style dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and quartzite benchtops.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Carpet

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.