Laundry room with side by side washer dryer.
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Jacksonville with quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Having fun in the Laundry Room

Rosa Dest Interiors

Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley laundry room in Charlotte with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Amesbury

Hill Construction Services

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Leawood Laundry Remodel

ReTouch Design-Build-Renovate

This is an example of a traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a traditional utility room in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sherman Oaks

Eve Mode Design

Sherman Oaks 1950s Style Galley Kitchen Updated for Couple Aging In Place The newly married couple in this Sherman Oaks residence knew they would age together in this house. It was a second marriage for each and they wanted their remodeled kitchen to reflect their shared aesthetic and functional needs. Here they could together enjoy cooking and entertaining for their many friends and family. The traditional-style kitchen was expanded by blending the kitchen, dining area and laundry, maximizing space and creating an open, airy environment. Custom white cabinets, dark granite counters, new lighting and a large sky light contribute to the feeling of a much larger, brighter space. The separate laundry room was eliminated and the washer/dryer are now hidden by pocket doors in the cabinetry. The adjacent bathroom was updated with white beveled tile, rich wall colors and a custom vanity to complement the new kitchen. The comfortable breakfast nook adds its own personality with a brightly cushioned custom banquette and antique table that the owner was determined to keep! Photos: Christian Romero

Kirkland Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

A traditional style laundry room with sink and large painted desk.
Inspiration for a small traditional utility room in Seattle with white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Fort Worth Georgian

Heather Scott Home & Design

Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Colonial Concord Home

Fresh Start Interiors

Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Seminary Road

Emily Tucker Design, Inc

Inspiration for a traditional dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Aging in Place Remodel

Kismet Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional laundry cupboard in Portland with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Villanova2 by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

The laundry cabinets have a designated spot for the dog and cat food as well as litter box.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Una cocina y planchador con el sello inconfundible de Deulonder

deulonder arquitectura doméstica

Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and grey cabinets.

Tusculum Court

Provincial Kitchens

Sue Stubbs
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Charles Thompson House

Johnson Consulting

Rehabilitation of a 1910 house
Photo of a traditional galley utility room in Little Rock with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ada Estate

White Birch Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, green cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Homecrest Cabinetry: Entry and Laundry Room Cabinets

MasterBrand Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Antique Colonial

David Sharff Architect, P.C.

Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Boston with a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood floors.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Custom Home in Mount Pleasant, SC

Sceltas Custom Homes

Designed in conjunction with Vinyet Architecture for homeowners who love the outdoors, this custom home flows smoothly from inside to outside with large doors that extends the living area out to a covered porch, hugging an oak tree. It also has a front porch and a covered path leading from the garage to the mud room and side entry. The two car garage features unique designs made to look more like a historic carriage home. The garage is directly linked to the master bedroom and bonus room. The interior has many high end details and features walnut flooring, built-in shelving units and an open cottage style kitchen dressed in ship lap siding and luxury appliances. We worked with Krystine Edwards Design on the interiors and incorporated products from Ferguson, Victoria + Albert, Landrum Tables, Circa Lighting

Traditional 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 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.