The beautiful design of this laundry room makes the idea of doing laundry seem like less of a chore! This space includes ample counter space, cabinetry storage, as well as a sink.

Coastal Ranch

Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Photo of a country galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Dramatic Textures

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

virginiarobertsphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Urban Oasis

Scott Christopher Homes

Located in the heart of a 1920’s urban neighborhood, this classically designed home went through a dramatic transformation. Several updates over the years had rendered the space dated and feeling disjointed. The main level received cosmetic updates to the kitchen, dining, formal living and family room to bring the decor out of the 90’s and into the 21st century. Space from a coat closet and laundry room was reallocated to the transformation of a storage closet into a stylish powder room. Upstairs, custom cabinetry, built-ins, along with fixture and material updates revamped the look and feel of the bedrooms and bathrooms. But the most striking alterations occurred on the home’s exterior, with the addition of a 24′ x 52′ pool complete with built-in tanning shelf, programmable LED lights and bubblers as well as an elevated spa with waterfall feature. A custom pool house was added to compliment the original architecture of the main home while adding a kitchenette, changing facilities and storage space to enhance the functionality of the pool area. The landscaping received a complete overhaul and Oaks Rialto pavers were added surrounding the pool, along with a lounge space shaded by a custom-built pergola. These renovations and additions converted this residence from well-worn to a stunning, urban oasis.

Gladwyne Colonial

SHOPHOUSE

Rachel McGinn Photography
Transitional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and wallpaper.

Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation

EK Interiors

circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Transitional laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Country Elegance

Ryland Witt Interior Design

Gordon Gregory
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Huberty Residence

Emerick Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured walls.

Monterey Collection | Casita | Milton, GA

Hallmark Floors

Casita Hickory – The Monterey Hardwood Collection was designed with a historical, European influence making it simply savvy & perfect for today’s trends. This collection captures the beauty of nature, developed using tomorrow’s technology to create a new demand for random width planks.

Scottsdale - 61st Place

Castle Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a side-by-side washer and dryer, an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors.

Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Inspiration for a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Highcroft Home Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The whimsical wallpaper is a great complement to the warm, latte colored, cabinetry. The design of this space is simple yet timeless and perfectly matches the the aesthetic of the home.

Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Scottsdale - 61st Place

Castle Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Photo of a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Walls 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.