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.

Weerona House

Demardi.

A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

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.

Greenville Modern Residence

Goggans Residential Architecture

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Photo of a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and light hardwood floors.

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.

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.

Hidden Stacked Washer And Dryer

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Stacked washer-dryers are great for saving space, but adding them to a kitchen can be an eyesore. But hiding them with cabinetry allows for convenience without the visual clutter.

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.

Cornell Project

Louise Andrews

The client had these two crates in their living space when I initially met with them. We enclosed part of the garage and transformed their existing laundry room to make a functional expanded mudroom/laundry area and home for their two best friends! Notice the "window" between the two crates. Courtesy of an unreal client who adores his two best friends.

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

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.

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Here we see the storage of the washer, dryer, and laundry behind the custom-made wooden screens. The laundry storage area features a black matte metal garment hanging rod above Ash cabinetry topped with polished terrazzo that features an array of grey and multi-tonal pinks and carries up to the back of the wall. The wall sconce features a hand-blown glass globe, cut and polished to resemble a precious stone or crystal.

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.

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.

Underwater Laudry Room

User

This is an example of a transitional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.

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.

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood 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.