Charlotte Roberts Designs
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Michele's Master Suite

APEX Carpentry LLC

Photography by Paul Bilideau | DWT Woodworking Custom Cabinetry | Apex Carpentry LLC Swampscott MA
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ponsonby laundry

Suzanne Allen Design

A generous laundry utility room with stainless steel benches and under bench appliances.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Calle de la Luna

Coastline Builders

Interior remodel in San Clemente where we removed everything and replaced it new.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

ELEGANZA ED EQUILIBRIO

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Lavanderia con mobili dell'azienda Caccaro. Foto di Simone Marulli
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Country Classic

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC. Lake Geneva, WI. White painted cabinetry from Plato Woodwork, Inc for laundry room storage

Scooby Doo on Summit Ave

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

A perfectly styled floor to ceiling grey shaker cabinet with glass front doors in the butler’s pantry provides storage that pleases the eye. You can see, if you peek off the left, that this pantry space is open to the laundry room, which was fully outfitted with custom cabinets as well. The coolest feature? A laundry chute that connects a window bench in the second floor master suite with this first floor laundry room. photo credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Dark Stained Oak 2

M.G. Cabinets & Millwork Ltd.

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors, white walls and grey cabinets.

Barrier Bay Cottage

Pine Creek Homes

Functionality is critical in a laundry room, especially if you're tight on space. Having a sink, some counter space, enough cabinets to store detergent, softener etc..., and still having room to hang clothes can be tricky. the right products with the right layout make all the difference.

Park Place | Edina

Archos Architecture & Design, P.A.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Retro Reno

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!

Whole-House Remodeling

GreatHouse Remodeling LLC

Laundry room and half-bath off of mudroom, with built-in cabinets and folding counter.
Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Keane Laundry

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
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.

Open Concept Basement Development

Dependable Renovations Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Aberdeen Grove

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Central Sunset Home Renovation, San Francisco, CA

BarbCo Group | Barbagelata

Laundry in Central Sunset renovated home. Photo credit: Open Homes Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Custom Transitional

Peery Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tournament Project

Keystone Custom Homes

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Roxbury Road

Julie Terrell Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Coeur D'Alene

J.Bay Cabinet Company

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.