Laundry under stairs - We designed the laundry under the new stairs and carefully designed the joinery so that the laundry doors look like wall panels to the stair. When closed the laundry disappears but when it's open it has everything in it. We carefully detailed the laundry doors to have the stair stringer so that your eye follows the art deco balustrade instead.

Laundry Rooms

Midtown Cabinetry and Millwork

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

Timeline Design + Build

Finger Photography
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

East Hampton blanc et noir

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This East Hampton, Long Island Laundry Room is made up of Dewitt Starmark Cabinets finished in White. The countertop is Quartz Caesarstone and the floating shelves are Natural Quartersawn Red Oak.

Bungaloft Living

David Small Designs

Jason Hartog
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Country Living

Black Rock Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Cambray | Cozy Cottage

Vision Interiors

Visbeen Architects’ remodel of this lakefront home makes it easy to forget its recent past as an outdated structure in need of a major update. What was once a low-profile 1980’s ranch has been transformed into a three-story cottage with more than enough character to go around. Street-facing dormers and a quaint garage entrance welcome visitors into the updated interior, which features beautiful custom woodwork and built-ins throughout. In addition to drastic improvements in every existing room, a brand new master suite was added to the space above the garage, providing a private and luxurious retreat for homeowners. A home office, full bath, laundry facilities, a walk-in closet, and a spacious bedroom and sitting area complete this upstairs haven.

Open and Airy Highland House

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a large transitional utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Locust Hill Kitchen Redesign

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and beige walls.

Locust Hill Kitchen Redesign

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ironing Board Drawer Hidden Behind Drawer Front in Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A pullout ironing board was incorporated into this hardworking laundry room. It replaces a drawer box and pulls out and pushes back easily for storage. The ironing board is flush with the countertop and locks into place.

Naglee - Lot 1

Warren Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elio Way

G.L. Green & Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Coastal

About Space Studios

Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, concrete benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Home on West 95th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry & Furniture

In south Sioux Falls, homeowners choose StarMark Cabinetry for their new home. Brooke, a designer on staff with Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry in Sioux Falls, specified the Stratford door style in Maple finished in a dark brown cabinet color called Mocha. The countertop is Formica 180fx in a color called River Gold, fabricated with the Waterfall edge. Lapour Photography

Combined Laundry & Bathroom

Moda Interiors

Extra storage installed. Photography: DMax Photography
This is an example of a small modern utility room in Perth with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and an integrated sink.

Wellborn Cabinetry Selection

Broc Granite & Tile, LLC

Design ideas for a country l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Crystal Cove Newport Coast

Interiors By Patrick

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Carlisle Century Home

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

A quiet laundry room with soft colours and natural hardwood flooring. This laundry room features light blue framed cabinetry, an apron fronted sink, a custom backsplash shape, and hooks for hanging linens.

Johnson Laundry/Mudroom

Turan Designs, Inc.

Farmhouse Laundry Room with Mobile Island
This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, green cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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.