Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Asheville 1267 Model Home

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

Utility room of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Transitional

Candelaria Design Associates

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pendleton w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: Paint Grade – Dorian Gray/Walnut - Natural Countertop: (Customer’s Own) White w/ Gray Vein Quartz Plumbing: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Champagne Bronze Bar Pulls Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Full-height Quartz Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installations – Paul Carson

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Pantry & Mudrooms

Closettec

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Mill Pond Tudor

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Photography: Steve Henke
Traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

2015 Parade of Homes Colorado Springs

All About Home Design

Inspiration for a country u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey walls.

Studio City Kitchen remodeling project

Eden Builders

This kitchen was a complete redo including some foundation and framing work to a space that was built before below code.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Multipurpose Home Office / Laundry Room Space

Orren Pickell Building Group

This multipurpose space is both a laundry room and home office. We call it the "family workshop." The washer/dryer are concealed behind custom Shaker cabinetry. Features a stainless steel farmhouse sink by Signature Hardware. Facuet is Brizo Talo single-handle pull down prep faucet with SmartTouchPlus technology in Venetian Bronze. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

Diamond Cabinets: Laundry Room Storage Cabinets

MasterBrand Cabinets

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kilim Rug - Medium

Storm Inspired

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, black cabinets and grey walls.

The Grove House

Kathryn Murphy Interiors

Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Kitchen Remodel 11

Sue Monday's Design

Sue Monday
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Coeur D'Alene

J.Bay Cabinet Company

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Metal farmhouse sink in family workshop/laundry room

Orren Pickell Building Group

This multipurpose space is both a laundry room and home office. We call it the "family workshop." Features a stainless steel farmhouse sink by Signature Hardware. Facuet is Brizo Talo single-handle pull down prep faucet with SmartTouchPlus technology in Venetian Bronze. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a traditional u-shaped laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Sarasota Interior House Painting

Sarasota Painting & Wall Covering

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white cabinets, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Beach Retreat

Beaches Woodcrafts

This area of the Laundry/Wine Grotto is devoted to the stack washer/ dryer and additional refrigeration. Completely hidden from view.
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

U-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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