Detail of Laundry closet door. Photo by Hsu McCullough
Inspiration for a small country laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Mayview

Visbeen Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and black benchtop.

Sarah's Kitchen Remodel

Bora&Co Construction

Large l-shaped laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Two-storey side extension Twickenham

Architect Your Home

The cellar has been converted into a very useful utility room
Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Aberdeen

Apex Design & Drafting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

TIDA Award Winning Kitchen 2018

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The bespoke Laundry with built in laundry hideaway hamper
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped laundry room in Christchurch with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, black benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Family Friendly Remodel

Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hillside Kitchen & Laundry Renovation

Kitchen Shack

White and timber laminate laundry renovation.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Westbourne Laundry

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Showcase by Agent
Photo of a large country galley utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Wingfield Kitchen

Royal Constructors of Naples

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and glass-front cabinets.

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation

User

So much storage in this beautiful designed Laundry
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

White Laundry Room with Storage and Stacked Washer & Dryer

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room was more of a challenge. The designer took space from a hall closet to not only accommodate a large capacity stackable washer and drying, but also to give the customer a large counter space and pantry. Waypoint LivingSpace T12S White Thermofoil door style with Wilsonart Quartz in Empire State color on the countertop.

Aspen Summit Townhomes

SGS Associates

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Alice Cottage Custom Home

Alair Homes Grey Bruce

This custom cottage features an expansive garage complete with wet bar and plenty of storage for the client’s fishing gear. The wood boarded ceiling, hardwood floors, and corner stone fireplace gives this cottage a rustic and inviting atmosphere.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

A Perfect Retreat

EASA Architecture

Laundry Room with view through Kitchen to Family Room beyond.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

WSM Craft

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

Modern Farmhouse

Ahmann Design, Inc.

Laundry with white modern cabinets
Photo of a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Medium 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.