Mark Lohman
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Sunny High Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

weiße Küchenzeile mit Parkett

Korr GmbH - Tischlerei

Ein durchdachter Hauswirtschaftsraum bietet Platz für alle erforderlichen Gerätschaften und genügend Stauraum. Korr GmbH - Tischlerei
Design ideas for a modern laundry room in Cologne with white cabinets, white walls and painted wood floors.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Barbara Gisel Design

Photo of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Rancho Santa Fe Ranch House

Steffen Construction & Design

Traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Bright Utility Room Remodel

Stearns Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room decorated with Sewing Machines

Robinson Interiors

A laundry room and work area designed in a blue & white color scheme, features a collection of antique miniature sewing machines as art. The distressed floor is painted in an overscale checkerboard and blue fabric portieres separate the sitting area from the main room. Photo Credit -- Katrina Mojzesz topkatphoto.com

APARTAMENTO LA CAROLINA

A DE ARQUITECTURA

Photographer: Happic
Small contemporary utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and painted wood floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Painted Wood 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.