Chris Parker | www.photographics.co.nz
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once.

K. N. Crowder

A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. A super spacious second floor laundry room can be quickly closed off for a modern clean look.

Carrie & Ben's New Kitchen and Laundry

Phinney Ridge Cabinet Company

Designer Tim Moser-- Sollera Fine Cabinetry-- Acadia door style Maple painted in Sea Haze
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Alexandria: Revamped Row Home with Relocated Stairwell, New Porches

Harry Braswell Inc.

A sliding barn door conceals this washer and dryer when not in use. Its upstairs location keeps laundry on the same floor as the bedrooms. Photographer Greg Hadley

Built-ins

CabAve

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

New Build West Hollywood

Chelsea Design Associates

A custom designed laundry room with space for folding, drip drying and storage. We added under counter lighting to light the Organic Backsplash.
Small contemporary dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wooded Lake House Renovation

Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Coastal Galley Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room with White Beadboard Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

Laundry room features beadboard cabinetry and travertine flooring. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Washing Machine & Condenser Dryer Stack

Helen Baumann Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Libby Raab
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Hayes

Blue Ridge Custom Homes LLC

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Richmond with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vancouver Whole Home Renovation Spring 2016

Kemp Construction

Large, bright laundry area with side window and lots of cabinet space Design - Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Paul Grdina Photography
Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Having fun in the Laundry Room

Rosa Dest Interiors

Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley laundry room in Charlotte with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

SDK Design Services Inc

Design ideas for a small country single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, brown floor and white benchtop.

Small Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Floor

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.