Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.

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Outpost London

Hillersdon Avenue is a magnificent article 2 protected house built in 1899. Our brief was to extend and remodel the house to better suit a modern family and their needs, without destroying the architectural heritage of the property. From the outset our approach was to extend the space within the existing volume rather than extend the property outside its intended boundaries. It was our central aim to make our interventions appear as if they had always been part of the house.

Cornell Project

Louise Andrews

The client had these two crates in their living space when I initially met with them. We enclosed part of the garage and transformed their existing laundry room to make a functional expanded mudroom/laundry area and home for their two best friends! Notice the "window" between the two crates. Courtesy of an unreal client who adores his two best friends.

Laundry Room

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Cesar Rubio Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home

Pankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZ

Jeff Beene
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Our bright, white, open kitchen

Emily McCall

Contractor: George Brunson of Brunson Restoration and Remodeling Photo by Emily McCall
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Stamford Brook Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker utility painted in Little Greene 'Portland Stone Deep' Walls: Farrow & Ball 'Wimbourne White' Worktops are SG Carrara quartz Villeroy & Boch Farmhouse 60 sink Perrin and Rowe - Ionian deck mounted tap with crosshead handles in Aged brass finish. Burnished Brass handles by Armac Martin Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.

San Francisco Victorian

Amanda Armstrong Sava

Small traditional single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Soft Grey Kitchen and Utility

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry room in Kent with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Hidden Stacked Washer And Dryer

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Stacked washer-dryers are great for saving space, but adding them to a kitchen can be an eyesore. But hiding them with cabinetry allows for convenience without the visual clutter.

Canterbury Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Victorian Terrace Renovation & Extension - Brixton

Nothing Is Not Nothing

Kitchen detail
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Nevada City Cottage

Dogwood Interiors

Wayde Carroll
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Campbell Extension and Renovation

Build Professional

Laundry
Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and turquoise benchtop.

Candlelight Cabinetry Portfolio

Candlelight Cabinetry

Gull Lake 5

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Edina Shingle Style

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Closets of Virginia

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

South Boise Butler's Pantry

Keilty Remodeling LLC

Our client wanted some additional storage and a place to store her mother's dishes so we created her dream of a butler's pantry in her utility room. We added the cabinets, countertop and backsplash, lighting, vent and also the granite shelf above the washer and dryer. Chris Keilty

Traditional 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 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.