Inspiration for a small industrial laundry cupboard in Montreal with a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Cornwall Contemporary (Custom Home)

Moceri Construction

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The laundry room also functions as a hallway, with the bathroom directly opposite. The french window opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.

Allison & Nico's 1911 Craftsman Foursquare

Arciform

The new laundry gives the family plenty of room to sort and fold, with natural light from the window and shadow puppet wallpaper by Paper Boy.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Wilsonville Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom laundry room cabinet.
Mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kohala Ranch

Top Shelf Cabinet Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bosch Laundry Appliances

Baron's Major Brands

Bosch washing machines are so advanced they use 76% less water and almost 72% less energy than conventional models, with more gentle fabric care, superior cleaning results and quieter operation.

Modern Farmhouse

McCall Design & Planning

Inspiration for a country single-wall utility room in Boise with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

Mesa Drive

RUCKERHILL

Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Neoclassical Home

Knight Architects LLC

Washer and dryer tucked at the top- of a back stair with extra deep wall cabinets above. Pete Weigley
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Portfolio

KB Construction and Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and red benchtop.

Douglasdale

Cedro Fine Woodwork Inc

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bright White & Blue

Mise en Place Design

Large beach style galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Coburg House

Lisa Breeze Architect

Built by Neverstop Group + Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Natalie James
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The laundry room also functions as a hallway, with the bathroom directly opposite. The french window opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties. The yellow house in the background is the only one looking onto this property, and a Pittosporum hedge is well on its way to providing privacy.

Laundry sink

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Photographs by Sophie Piesse
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill

DES Home Renovations

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Coastal Farmhouse Kitchen

Callen Construction, Inc.

A room dedicated to laundry. With open shelving, custom cabinetry, and a sink right next to the washer and dryer, laundry is now done with ease.
Small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Park Slope Triplex

Delson or Sherman Architects pc

Catherine Tighe
Contemporary laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Seis Lago Renovation

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Medium 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.