Laundry Room - After Remodel - Fun / Fresh / Clean

Photo of a small modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

St Paul Home Addition 2021

Titus Contracting

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Laundry Space

Coastal Floors Georgia

Laundry Room Space with shaker white cabinets and light hardwood flooring. Sherwin Williams Greek Villa SW7551 - Wall Color
Small modern single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and light hardwood floors.

Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.

Modern and Open Kitchen/Living Room

Harbour Towne Construction

A small mudroom/laundry room has direct exterior access.
Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Certified Luxury Builders-41 West-Naples-Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and a concealed washer and dryer.

Modern Transformation

Ps Construction, Inc.

Small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Sacramento with light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.

San Francisco Kitchen

Angela Dechard Design

Photo of a small modern laundry room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and white cabinets.

Old Greensboro

Hart Residential

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel

Design Intervention

Laundry room
Small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Abbotsford Townhouse

Jasmine McClelland Design

Laundry design cleverly utilising the under staircase space in this townhouse space.
Photo of a small contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Powder room & Laundry room

A Design Art & House

A small dated powder room gets re-invented! Our client was looking to update her powder room/laundry room, we designed and installed wood paneling to match the style of the house. Our client selected this fabulous wallpaper and choose a vibrant green for the wall paneling and all the trims, the white ceramic sink and toilet look fresh and clean. A long and narrow medicine cabinet with 2 white globe sconces completes the look, on the opposite side of the room the washer and drier are tucked in under a wood counter also painted green.

Holland Park W14: complete renovation, ground and upper floor extensions

The RMR Group

A stylish but highly functional utility room with full height painted handbuilt custom cabinets along one wall, matching the wall colour, concealing appliances and providing lots of storage. The opposite wall has handbuilt base units with a painted pale blue finish, a large Belfast sink and a ceiling mounted Sheila Maid clothes airer, in keeping with the age of the property but also found in modern houses as very practical. At the end of the utility room a sliding door reveals a cloakroom and allows natural light through. Wide oak plank flooring runs through to the cloakroom. Photo: Pippa Wilson Photography

Dell Avenue

The Lexington Group, LLC

Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room - Jade

2id Interiors

Clean and Bright Modern Laundry Room. Stainless Washer and Dryer. Glass Tiles Walls. Photo By Emilio Collavino
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lakes Contemporary Smarthome Kitchen

Majik House

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Bill & Mary's Most Excellent Adventure

InFocus Designs

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Project Oakville Harbor

Rüme Design

This is an example of a small transitional galley laundry cupboard in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

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Luisa Omodei Zorini Architetto

Wolfango
This is an example of a small modern laundry room in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floor.

Small Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light 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.