Tessa Neustadt
Photo of a mid-sized beach style utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Palmetto Bluff - Bennington

Court Atkins Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Small yet Uncluttered Laundry Room in White

MDM Custom Remodeling Inc

The laundry room comes with smart cabinetry placements. It assures more storage even in a small space. stainless steel cabinet fixtures and faucets look elegant in the white laundry room. In fact, these are maximizing the space. A double door washing machine is a suitable option if you don't want a cramped laundry.

At Home

SUZANNE KASLER INTERIORS

This is an example of a large country dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

Inner-city suburban tiny house

Tiny House Company

Another essential, even in a tiny house - room to make coffee.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Tudor Residence

FORWARD Design | Architecture

Bob Greenspan Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Origami Fold House

SG2 architects + interiors

Van Der Post Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Windermere Showhome

Integri Kitchens

Cabinetry: DeWils Custom Cabinetry Doorstyle: Nottingham Species: Knotty Alder Finish: Sandstone w/ black glaze Distressed
Inspiration for a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Whole House Remodel - Laundry

JM Craftsmanship

Beach house laundry nook beyond kitchen
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall utility room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

San Pasqual

Chelsea Design + Construction

Bright Laundry Room Cabinets with Custom Trim. October 2013.
Mediterranean laundry room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Keane Laundry

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Hobart with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and blue cabinets.

Parker

Mari Kushino Design

Leanna Rathkelly
This is an example of a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Southern Charm

Jonathan Miller Architects

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

High Springs Custom Home

Golden Hammer Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Maritime Mudroom

Design Harmony

Wallpaper: Wallquest Appliances: Albert Lee Custom Cabinets + Wood Countertop: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls: Anthropologie

Casa en Tossa

Marcos Clavero Llorente

Marcos Clavero para Dos arquitectes
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White 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.