This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and grey 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.

Thunder Spring Residences

Magleby Construction - Sun Valley

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Low Prairie

Tim Brown Architecture

Inspiration for a scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

California Living

HMA Architecture Inc.

Design ideas for a dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

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.

ASID Showcase House Laundry

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.

Gray Laundry Room

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Life as it should be

Synthesis Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, a drop-in sink, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Nudging Near Net Zero

Meadowlark Design+Build

A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell

Laundry Room with loads of storage

User

Zesta Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Laundry Room Organization

Keating Moore Construction

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and an undermount sink.

Remodel - Deer Valley, Utah (39)

Magleby Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

A Townhouse in Hoboken!

Olu Walker

Special considerations were taken to elevate the washer and dryer on custom made platforms in consideration of flooding. The laundry room was designed strategically for the Hoboken easy, simple lifestyle. The built-in laundry units were carefully chosen because of their compact size and innovative functionalities traditional. With the many dimensions, this wonderful laundry room has ample storage and a folding station for the client and her newborn triplets.

Kitchen and Family Room

Tali Hardonag Architect

Mountain View laundry station A barn door slides close when needed to hide the stacked washer/dryer and a cubby for the pet dog
Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops and grey benchtop.

Shaker Cinder Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Expansive country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Grey Benchtop

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.