Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Everest with Bonus

Premier Quality Homes INC

Kayleen Gill
This is an example of a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Genesis On The Lakes Show home

Rococo Homes Inc

Rococo Homes Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pretty Little Laundry Room

M Design

This space wasn't large, but it needed to be highly functional. We purchased new, front-loading washer & dryer appliances so that we could install easy to maintain Caesarstone countertops and create valuable horizontal space to fold laundry and store frequently used items such as hand & laundry soap. We installed a small but deep sink and a faucet with a goodneck to ensure tall buckets could fit in the sink. The jewel of this bathroom is the carrara marble backsplash in an arabesque pattern. It is divine and elevates the space from a ordinary laundry room to an extraordinarily pretty space. Tracey Ayton Photography.

Damascus Remodel

Specktacular Home Remodeling

Design ideas for a small transitional dedicated laundry room in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Full House Remodel

Precision Builders

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown

Great Kitchens & Baths

Jennifer Van Elk
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Cutwell Kitchen and Custom Millwork

Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Victoria - Home Styles

Tricorner Homes

Laundry room. Cabinets above washer/dryer.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Southview

Sierra Projects

Ava Famili
Inspiration for a small transitional laundry cupboard in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

The New Classic

Rocpal Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Avant Garde Revolution - Basement

Speas Interior Design

Modern Contempoary Laundry Room with Sauna. Stacking Washer and Dryer Provide Tons of Extra Space in a Small Area. Clean Neutral Finishes. Photograph by Paul Kohlman.

Lacamas Pointe Custom

Evergreen Homes

Tim Stewart
Design ideas for a small tropical laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Pretty Little Laundry Room

M Design

Mandarin Kitchen Addition

Willet Construction Inc.

Cabinetry matching the kitchen was added to the laundry with a hanging rod.
Small arts and crafts dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Culver, IN. Haas Cabinetry. Modern/Rustic Inspired Kitchen, Laundry, and Baths

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Slate Maple Door Style: Shakertown V Countertop: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut
Design ideas for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Berkley Rose Laundry

Nicole Hastings Photography

Nicole Hastings
Inspiration for a small country utility room in Hobart with a single-bowl sink, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

I Love Color Bath

Vision Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, pink walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Spanish Hacienda

The F.I.R.M

Concrete Environments, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete staircase, Concrete Shower Elliot Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

My Work

Designs by Roberta

Photo of a small utility room in Grand Rapids with dark wood cabinets, pink walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Small Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets

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.