David Rannard
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Kent with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Manor of Style

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and beige 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.

Transitional New Build

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floor and dark wood cabinets.

Puesta Del Sol

April Balliette

Mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Suzanne Tullock Interiors

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lantana Bellaire Model Home

Newport Homebuilders

Mid-sized mediterranean dedicated laundry room in Dallas with beige walls and travertine floors.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Inspiration for a small mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured 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.

Canterbury Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Varese

Comerio Homes

The Varese Plan by Comerio Corporation 4 Bedroom, 3 bath Story 1/2 Plan. This floor plan boasts around 2600 sqft on the main and 2nd floor level. This plan has the option of a 1800 sqft basement finish with 2 additional bedrooms, Hollywood bathroom, 10' bar and spacious living room

Laundry room with wine storage

Dan Kitchens Australia

Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Oh Hey O'Hill

Morrison Interiors

Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Inspiration for 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 and a stacked washer and dryer.

Palo Alto Contemporary 2015

Tali Hardonag Architect

Laundry machines are housed in a hallway closet central to bathrooms. Photography: Mark Pinkerton vi360
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Custom Cabinetry for the Ultimate Mudroom

Arbor Mills

Let Arbor Mills' expert designers create a custom mudroom design that keeps you organized and on trend.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls and travertine floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Travertine 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.