Photo of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Hidden Under Stairs

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a small traditional galley laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Roman Family Home

Design Craft Homes Inc

Upstairs guest laundry closet with stacked front load washer and dryer.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Excelsior Lakeshore Living

AMEK Custom Builders

Function and good looks colorfully blend together in the combination laundry room/mudroom and the nearby pantry. Open shelving allows for quick access while pocket doors can easily close off the spaces before guests arrive. The laundry room/mudroom has a side entrance door for letting the dog out (and back in) and for handy access to an utility sink when needed after doing outdoor chores.

Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill

DES Home Renovations

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Family-Friendly Colorful Remodel

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Wrexham Ct Basement Reno

Trust the Vision Decor

Sean Dooley Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Full Apartment Renovation, Broadway, New York, NY

Mamais Construction

Design ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bespoke Utility Boot Room

Christopher Howard

As part of a commission for a bespoke kitchen, we maximised this additional space for a utility boot room. The upper tier cabinets were designed to take a selection of storage baskets, while the tall counter slim cabinet sits in front of a pipe box and makes a great storage space for the client's selection of vases. Shoes are neatly stored out of the way with a bench in Oak above for a seated area.

Refined Sycamore Kitchen/Great Room

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

Christian Murphy
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Kahn

The Cousins

The new laundry room has a new LG washer and dryer along with retractable clothes hangers and more storage space.
Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with wood benchtops, purple walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

6 Chetwynd Plourde

Intersect Homes, Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Buena Vista

Robert Holgate Design

This is an example of a small eclectic utility room in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Cottage Apartment Mornington

Provoke Design

The laundry space is separate to the kitchen and had a very old water tank taking up most of the space. We removed this a place an instant hot water system outside that is also 6 star rated. This allowed for extra storage space and a broom cupboard.

Family-Friendly Colorful Remodel

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation

Melissa Hill Home Design

A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. We utilized every inch of this room from floor to ceiling to give custom cabinetry that would completely expand their kitchen storage. Directly off the kitchen overlooks their dining space, with beautiful brown leather stools detailed with exposed nail heads and white wood. Fresh colors of bright blue and yellow liven their dining area. The kitchen & dining space is completely rejuvenated as these crisp whites and colorful details breath life into this family hub. We further fulfilled our ambition of maximum storage in our design of this client’s mudroom and laundry room. We completely transformed these areas with our millwork and cabinet designs allowing for the best amount of storage in a well-organized entry. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino

Peak Crossing - Hidden Laundry

New Leaf Design Studios

Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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
This is an example of 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.

Upper Divide

Black Rock Design | Build

Lovely small laundry with folding area and side by side washer and dryer.
Small modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry

Spin Design

We used the same finished for the laundry, including benchtop, cabinetry and spashback. This continuity ties the spaces together and provides a smart clean look.

Small Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.