This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Modern Luxury with a View

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Laundry room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Our bright, white, open kitchen

Emily McCall

Contractor: George Brunson of Brunson Restoration and Remodeling Photo by Emily McCall
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Indianapolis

Kelly Shepard Designs.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park

Kitchen Shack

Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Flower Mound Transitional Modern

Urbanology Designs

Design ideas for a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

River City Apartment Renovations and Furnishings

Devon Grace Interiors

Contemporary laundry cupboard in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once.

K. N. Crowder

A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. A super spacious second floor laundry room can be quickly closed off for a modern clean look.

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition

Katie Hutchison Studio

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

Custom Hillside Estate

Cullum Homes

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Designer Floors by Nickel Tile

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

Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California

Barclay Butera Interiors

Photo of a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Muswell Hill House

Jones Associates Architects

Gareth Gardner
Contemporary laundry room in London with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, a concealed washer and dryer, an undermount sink, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Mid-Century Whole House Redux

Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Photo By David Bader
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mudroom, Laundry Room and Powder Room Renovation and Alteration

Clawson Architects, LLC

A new mud room entrance was created from an old jalousies porch. It features a new powder room and Washer and Dryer. The sliding pocket door from the Mud Room into the house was an existing stain glass door from the original home that was repurposed.

Enderly Terraces

Goodwin Custom Homes

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Restructuration d'un appartement en région parisienne - Projet Pompidou

Mon Concept Habitation

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and beige floor.

Wawasee Lake House

BBG Construction

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Indianapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Skye in Palm Springs, California

Woodbridge Pacific Group

Residence 1 at Skye Palm Springs
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige 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.