Country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

San Jose Modern Traditional

Cathie Hong Interiors

This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.

Dog Friendly Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Nudging Near Net Zero

Meadowlark Design+Build

A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Mud Room
Inspiration for a large single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

Thayer Design Build

This is an example of a midcentury utility room in Other with an utility sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor

Arciform

The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

The Alder shaker cabinets in the mud room have a ship wall accent behind the matte black coat hooks. The mudroom is off of the garage and connects to the laundry room and primary closet to the right, and then into the pantry and kitchen to the left. This mudroom is the perfect drop zone spot for shoes, coats, and keys. With cubbies above and below, there's a place for everything in this mudroom design.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

こだわりたっぷり！「子育てが楽しい家」

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

2階に上がった先にすぐ見える洗面コーナー、脱衣スペース、浴室へとつながる動線。全体が室内干しコーナーにもなっている機能的な場所です。造作の洗面コーナーに貼ったハニカム柄のタイルは奥様のお気に入りです。
Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with an undermount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Privium Homes Canvas Series - Spring Mountain Qld

Design Rouge

#BestOfHouzz
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown walls.

Ambler Road

Cairn

Peter Landers
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Communa 33

Studio Bazi

Автор: Studio Bazi / Алиреза Немати Фотограф: Полина Полудкина
Photo of a small contemporary laundry cupboard in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, medium wood cabinets, brown floor and an integrated washer and dryer.

Open shelves and hanging storage

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

By adding cabinetry, and open shelving, there is now room for cleaning supplies as well as the ironing board and hanging clothes
Photo of a small traditional laundry room in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate floors, brown floor, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Dream Laundry / Mud Room in New Granby Home

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

This expansive laundry room, mud room is a dream come true for this new home nestled in the Colorado Rockies in Fraser Valley. This is a beautiful transition from outside to the great room beyond. A place to sit, take off your boots and coat and plenty of storage.

Capella Trail Remodel

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

C.L. Fry Photo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Austin with ceramic floors, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, grey walls and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Medium Wood Cabinets

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.