Photo of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Contemporary Masculine Remodel

Folding Chair Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farrow & Ball

The Decorators Choice Paint Store Ltd.

Laundry room with walls covered in Farrow & Ball's Charleston Gray.
Mid-sized transitional laundry room in Ottawa with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Evandale Addition

Bluebird Cabinetry And Design

Hutzel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Danville Great Room/Laudry

High Low Interiors

Small Galley Laudry space. Adorable!
Small transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Second Floor Laundry Room – Maple Brook Model – Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Convenient second-floor laundry room. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Photo of a large transitional galley laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wyndham Hills 2015 Model Home

Advance Homes, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional utility room in Chicago with brown walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Laundry Room

Great Rooms Building Group

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown walls, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Walk-In Nirvana

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Transitional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Parker Vista

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Semi-custom Shaker cabinets for laundry room.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, bamboo floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lake Catherine Home Renovation

TotalCare Orlando

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Armstrong

Pierce Carpet Mill Outlet

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Project #2

Amish Cabinets of Texas

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Waterside Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Project #2

Amish Cabinets of Texas

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Walnut Heaven

Quadrant Construction Ltd.

Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Clift Project

Crawford Builders

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Dog Parlor

Robertson Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls and a concealed washer and dryer.

Chester Springs Kitchen & Laundry Remodel

K T Highland, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

B Home

Studio Design Elements

Take It Digital
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Walls

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