Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Bel Air Kitchen, Dining & Laundry

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Decker Remodel

User

Caroline Merrill
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Bright English Beach Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

David Tsay for HGTV Magazine
Design ideas for a traditional dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, purple walls, painted wood floors and white benchtop.

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

The laundry features white cabinetry with brass handles and tapware, creating cohesion throughout the entire home. The layout includes substantial storage and bench space, ensuring a practical space for the owners while enriching it with comfort and style.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

A compact Laundry with bespoke laundry cabinet with pull out laundry hamper for a small space.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped laundry room in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, painted wood floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Barbara Gisel Design

Photo of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Mainline Classic Contemporary

Airy Kitchens

Small traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floor.

Laundry Room decorated with Sewing Machines

Robinson Interiors

A laundry room and work area designed in a blue & white color scheme, features a collection of antique miniature sewing machines as art. The distressed floor is painted in an overscale checkerboard and blue fabric portieres separate the sitting area from the main room. Photo Credit -- Katrina Mojzesz topkatphoto.com

Rancho Santa Fe Ranch House

Steffen Construction & Design

Traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Orestes Street

North Coast Design

Laundry with outdoor access
Small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry room

Heidi Welker Interiors

Latticework walls create an elegant yet durable design in a bathroom that also serves as a laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and green benchtop.

Optima

Reef Design Build

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with white walls, painted wood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry room

Heidi Welker Interiors

Honed marble and unlacquered brass sink fittings take this laundry room from mundane to elegant.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and green benchtop.

Kitchens & Baths

fineartistmade

Custom built pantry shelves with deep counter above the washer/dryer.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, painted wood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

This Laundry Room and Guest Toilet is kept with the same color ways and finis hings to match the kitchen and new bathroom/en-suite. The Linen cupboard is shallow inside and backs onto the fridge. It also creates the depth required for the Washing machine depth. the tiles add a wow factor for this room.

Laundry Room decorated with Sewing Machines

Robinson Interiors

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Painted Wood 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.