Laundry room with sink.
Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bellevue- SE 56th Court - Traditional

Sapphire Homes

Laundry room with tile floor, undermount stainless sink and quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, red walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Bainbridge - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

The blue walls and window in the laundry room makes this space inviting. These additions help from keeping this space feel dull while you are doing chores.

Watertown Condos

White Oak Builders, Inc.

Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with brown cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

James A. - Blue Ash, OH

Exciting Windows by Apollo

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

34 - Acadian Southern Mom''s Desk

Aspire Fine Homes

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinetry

Miller's Dutch Haus Furniture

This small, walk through laundry room features custom cherry cabinets for storage.
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Chaffey Building Group

Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Colorado 2016 Parade Home

MG Homes, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ginger Crest

Sky Creek Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, granite benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Home 11

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom laundry room with built in shelving and storage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and a single-bowl sink.

The Victoria

Dream Big Developments, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Weston Lakes Cabinetry

Cabinetry Guru

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

New Orleans Styled Home Remodel

KBF Design Gallery

Extending the design into the laundry room... These marble, black and white checkered floors make this room exciting to walk into.
Small traditional galley laundry room in Orlando with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Fairfax

Kessler Construction LLC

A dedicated laundry room with granite countertops and luxury vinyl flooring.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo

Duke Renovations

The new laundry and craft room features custom storage, a retro free standing sink and dramatic floor tile.
Photo of a large traditional utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

32 - Acadian Southern Utility Room

Aspire Fine Homes

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Second Story Addition

Ken Spears Construction

This quaint laundry room features stacked washer and dryer, a folding station and the same Coffee cabinets and quartz countertop as in the bathrooms.
This is an example of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned traditional 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.