Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Magnificent

CMM Custom Homes

Sean Litchfield
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Loads of fun! Laundry Room Inspiration 2020

Store with Style

Inspiration for a small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Photography for Caroline Cobbold Interior Design - private residence, NW London

Adelina Iliev Photography

Design: Caroline Cobbold Interior Design Photography: Adelina Iliev
Design ideas for an eclectic laundry room in London with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Cerused Oak & Painted Cabinets

Walker Woodworking

The stacked Wahser & Dryer gives this laundry room pleanty of space to get the job done. We also made a custom dog bowl to match. Photo Credits: WW Photography

Ambler First Floor

Harth Builders

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Cima del Mundo

Campbell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

3 Munnion Road

Foxridge Homes Winnipeg

Contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, red walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bright Transitional Kitchen in Cohasset

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

The light wood finish beaded inset kitchen cabinets from Mouser set the tone for this bright transitional kitchen design in Cohasset. This is complemented by white upper cabinets, glass front cabinet panels with in cabinet lighting, and a custom hood in a matching color palette. The result is a bright open plan space that will be the center of attention in this home. The entire space offers ample storage and work space, including a handy appliance garage. The cabinetry is accented by honey bronze finish hardware from Top Knobs, and glass and metal pendant lights. The backsplash perfectly complements the color scheme with Best Tile Essenze Bianco for the main tile and a border in Pesaro stone glass mosaic tile. The bi-level kitchen island offers space to sit. A sleek Brizo Solna faucet pairs perfectly with the asymmetrical shaped undermount sink, and Thermador appliances complete the kitchen design.

Clyde Smith Farms

HRS Communities

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Detroit with light wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Vermont Kitchen Bathroom Complete Fit-in

Eastern Baltic Kitchens

Inspiration for a contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Mudroom

Neumann Custom Woodworking Inc

Inspiration for a small single-wall utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a farmhouse sink, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Middle Tennessee Home

Designs By Edna

Mudroom/Laundry
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Remodel in Southborough

Basnett Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Mudroom

Neumann Custom Woodworking Inc

Design ideas for a small single-wall utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Vermont Kitchen Bathroom Complete Fit-in

Eastern Baltic Kitchens

Contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Dark 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.