Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Westminster Residence

Hsu McCullough

Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Ultra-Modern 3-Story

Owen Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Kansas City with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

ODS Architecture

One of the best laundry rooms ever with outdoor deck and San Francisco Bay views.
Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop and wood.

SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation

Phase One Design

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room

Marc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom Renovations

Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room 'After' Photo: Chris Bown
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room

Clark + Aldine

Laundry room design for function. Side by side washer and dryer, hanging rack and floating shelves provides the perfect amount of space to fold and hang laundry.

Kenwood Estates

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

design by: Kennedy Cole Interior Design build by: Well Done photos by: Chad Mellon
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Pound Ridge Modern

Trillium Architects

Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Penthouse Bogenhausen

BESPOKE Interior Design & Production

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Munich with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Main Floor

Catherine Alison Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige walls.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

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.

Appartement parisien et street art

ATELIER FB

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.