The washer / dryer had panels applied to blend in with the surroundings so you wouldn't even know they were there.
Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Belle, Doncaster East

Inbetween Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

View House

KO & Co Architecture

Located high on a hill overlooking Brisbane city, the View House is a ambitious and bold extension to a pre-war cottage. Barely visible from the street, the extension captures the spectacular view from all three levels and in parts, from the cottage itself. The cottage has been meticulously restored, maintaining the period features whilst providing a hint of the contemporary behind. Photographer: Kate Mathieson Photography

Muswell Hill House

Jones Associates Architects

Gareth Gardner
Contemporary laundry room in London with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, a concealed washer and dryer, an undermount sink, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Mudroom

STACKLAB

The mudroom addition layout was inspired by old photographs of the home that had a glazed sunroom on the east side of the house. Using ECC countertops throughout the home provided consistency and allowed for custom molding (as seen in this fixed drip tray). Photography: Sean McBride

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Organization

Keating Moore Construction

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and an undermount sink.

Riverwest Laundry Room

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Coastal CA Home

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Spanish Oaks Modern Mudroom By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Mudroom designed By Darash with White Matte Opaque Fenix cabinets anti-scratch material, with handles, white countertop drop-in sink, high arc faucet, black and white modern style.

| Northwest Hills Modern |

Amy Pearson Design

APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!

Legacy Ridge Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

A laundry room doesn't need to be boring. This client wanted a cheerful color in her laundry room. We concealed many of her utilitarian items behind closed doors and removed the clutter. What a nice space to launder and fold or hang clothes.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, 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.

Chestnut Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Photography: Ben Gebo
Mid-sized transitional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

At the rouge

iDesign Inc.

Laundry Room with a view *jac jacobson photographics
Large modern galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Comtemporary New Home

CVI Design - Carly Visser

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Chevy Chase, MD Second

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Warwick Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Westminster Residence

Hsu McCullough

Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Light 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.