Laundry Room with White Beadboard Cabinetry

Laundry room features beadboard cabinetry and travertine flooring. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Elk Country Estate

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Whispering Pines

Designs by Fulya

Photo of a small galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Modern Laundry Custom

Michigan Cabinet World inc.

Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

London Townhouse

Heritage Ceramics

Antique Dalle de Bourgogne - an 18th century french reclaimed flagstone from burgundy in france
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in London with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, limestone floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Island Cottage

St. Pierre Construction

Laundry room featuring tumbled limestone flooring, custom inset shaker cabinetry with antique pewter hardware and black granite countertops.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Laundry Custom

Michigan Cabinet World inc.

This is an example of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Elk Country Estate_French Country_Laundry room

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

London Townhouse

Heritage Ceramics

Antique Dalle de Bourgogne - an 18th century french reclaimed flagstone from burgundy in france
Mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in London with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, limestone floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and Brown Floor

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.