A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry

Kitchen Design Concepts

The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.

Fresh Farmhouse

Becky Rose Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and beige walls.

Ferguson Residence

Green Tech Construction

Quick Pic Tours
Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Happy Place

User

Deborah Scannell - Saint Simons Island, GA
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and blue cabinets.

Bungalow Basement Renovation

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Full Home Renovation on Whitwell

LKRDC

Subway tile and neutral colors make the laundry area feel very clean.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Home Update

Brian H Murray Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Customized Laundry/Mud Room with Desk, Utility Sink, and Storage Solutions

Keystone Building Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Hidden Laundry Room

Moehl Millwork, Inc.

Moehl Millwork provided cabinetry made by Waypoint Living Spaces for this hidden laundry room. The cabinets are stained the color chocolate on cherry. The door series is 630.

Julian Street V

M House Development

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Minnetrista, Minnesota Mudroom

Fresh Space Design LLC

We incorporated pull down drying racks on an otherwise unused wall in the laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Maple Grove Main Level Make Over

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright and Special Laundry Room

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Storage

Organized Interiors

Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Concealed Laundry

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

:: WELLS PROJECT ::

LAD Architecture

The Official Photographers - Aaron & Shannon Radford
Country single-wall utility room in Hamilton with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Montclair

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Single-wall Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.