Mid-sized transitional laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, beige walls and an integrated washer and dryer.

Sea Grass Painted Cabinets with Pull Out Hamper Storage

Denise Quade Design

Two pullout hampers were incorporated into the base cabinet storage in this laundry room. Sea grass paint was chosen for the cabinets and topped with a marble countertop.

Loving Farmhouse in Downers Grove

Hyland Homes

This typical laundry room held dual purposes - laundry and mudroom. We created an effective use of this space with a wall mudroom locker for shoes and coats, and upper cabinets that go to the ceiling for maximum storage. Also added a little flare of style with the floating shelves! Designed by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry (www.wheatlandcabinets.com)

Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mediterranean Villa

Nc Construction And Remodeling Inc

This is an example of a mediterranean single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation

Custom CADD Inc

Lorenzo Yenko
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Southern Charm

Jonathan Miller Architects

Design ideas for a country utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, laminate benchtops and grey benchtop.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This multi-use room gets a lot of action...off of the garage, this space has laundry, mudroom storage and dog wash all in one!
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Heron House

April Balliette

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grapevine Addition & Remodel

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Laundry Room with Sliding Barn Doors ~ Medina, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room we installed Medallion Designer Gold, Stockton door with reversed raised panel, full overlay oak wood cabinets in Cottage White Sheer stain. Custom laminate countertops for sink run and folding table above washer/dryer is Formica Timberworks with square edge and 4" backsplash. An Artisan high rise faucet in stainless steel, a Lenova laundry sink in stainless steel and sliding barn doors were installed. On the floor: 3", 4", 5", 7" character grade hickory flooring in random lengths was installed.

Rustic Laundry Room with Sliding Barn Doors ~ Medina, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.

427 S. 16th

J. De Leon Home Builder/ Remodeling

Design ideas for a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Preston Model - Laundry Room Desk

Werner Homes

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

The Blues First Floor & Lower Level Remodel

Red House Remodeling

A comprehensive remodel of a home's first and lower levels in a neutral palette of white, naval blue and natural wood with gold and black hardware completely transforms this home.Projects inlcude kitchen, living room, pantry, mud room, laundry room, music room, family room, basement bar, climbing wall, bathroom and powder room.

Biarritz - RidgeWalk at Santa Rosa Beach

Randy Wise Homes Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition

Riverside Construction, LLC

Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.

Johnson Laundry/Mudroom

Turan Designs, Inc.

Farmhouse Laundry Room
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey 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.