Photo of a 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.

Waikawa Beach Bach

INLINE Design&Build Ltd

Mid-sized galley laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Otter + Howell

Clark + Aldine

Inspiration for a small country galley utility room in Detroit with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Reforma Lavadero

Gronn Estudio

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Preston - Provincial

Finewood Designer Kitchens Pty.Ltd

Real Image Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a single-bowl sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Family Home in the Woods

Duke Homes, Inc.

Pale green built-in's provide a country feel to home's laundry room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Stone Fireplace & Golden Oak Bookcases

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Rift-Sawn White Oak Custom Cabinetry transforms this newly purchased home that had been flipped by DIY owners multiple times. These homeowners downsized from their previous home located on the outskirts of Corvallis, into this smaller one-story home in town and wanted to make this new home meet their forever needs. The previous work on the home left significant imperfections that needed to be addressed, and the owners wanted to remove all natural gas in order to have an all-electric, powered-by-solar home. Additionally, we wanted to improve the feel of this home to match the preferences of these new owners, without remodeling every area of the home, including keeping the Kitchen that had been remodeled recently. One of the most significant visible improvements to this home was the custom rift-sawn white oak front living room built-in cabinets. Paired with replacing the greyish-brown LVT flooring with natural white oak hardwood floors, these cabinets greet the owners and each visitor with warmth and comfort, using warm wood tones and all-natural materials, including a statement Blue Tempest Quartzite fireplace stone surround. The new hardwood floors are carried throughout the entirety of the home and add a beautiful warmth to the existing white and black kitchen design. These built-in cabinets also provide necessary storage for this downsized home.

"Vancouver Special" Flip

Wesgrove Homes

This is an example of a country laundry room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.
This is an example of a 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.

Stonehouse

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Vancouver with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

House in Higashi-Nakano

sin163 photography

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

Hockinson 5 Acre Estate

Copper Creek Homes Vancouver WA

Second story Mudroom with pet shower, personal feeding area and plenty of storage!
Design ideas for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Castro Valley Full Home Remodeling

EverLast Construction

Inspiration for a large modern galley laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

AMAZING! Roswell Master Bath Transformation!

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Laundry Room in Upstairs with Folding Countertop
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Dark wood dream Primary Suite

Fine Custom Construction

Laundry machines with a rectangular mirror.
Inspiration for a country single-wall laundry cupboard in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Preston - Provincial

Finewood Designer Kitchens Pty.Ltd

Real Image Photography
Photo of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a single-bowl sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Century Old Checkered Kitchen & Laundry

EHS Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Other with wood benchtops, beige splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

High Tide

Top Shelf Design

This is an example of a small transitional laundry cupboard in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Beautiful Home in Marietta, GA

The PAGE MORGAN Team

Spacious laundry room, with hardwood floors. Plenty of storage with built in cabinets.
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Atlanta with wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.