This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Utility Room - Hill Country Hideaway

BCI Custom Homes

Laundry/Utility room in Hill Country ranch home. Features dark hardwood floors, custom cabinets, granite countertops, multiple windows, and deep sink.

Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry

Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber

Photo of a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

198 Windsor Drive - Harcourt

Windward Pointe

The laundry room has a sink, cabinetry, and a sliding barn door!
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Alta Window Fashions - Wood Blinds

Shade by Jamie - Shades, Shutters & Blinds

You’re a modern traditionalist, we get it. Our Wood Blinds come in colors that add up to an equally new equation: classic + contrast = drama. Works for traditional modernists, too.

Horseshoe Estate Laundry Room

Regal American Homes

Large modern laundry room in Phoenix with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Almaden Valley Timeless Transition Kitchen

Symmetry Designs

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

vintage home

The R Streets

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cathedral Ave. Washington D.C. Kitchen

Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers, Inc.

Marsh-Summerfield Greystone Laundry. Designed by Dashielle.
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

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.

Roma

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

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

A Client's Perspective

EURO Design Build

Design ideas for a laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry

Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber

Design ideas for a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

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.

Homeshow 2016

Morse Western Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Home 579

Anderson Homes

Inspiration for an arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pickwick Park - Laundry Room

T.L. Jackson Construction

Large laundry room with natural light coming in through two large windows. A long countertop with painted white cabinets and drawers. A undermount farmhouse style sink inside a painted aqua blue accent cabinet.

Woodcroft

Sue Murphy Interiors

Hidden utility room using existing cabinetry, cleverly updated by AWB Carpentry using reclaimed timber
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Hertfordshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Sconce from Circa. Photo by Amy Bartlam

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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.