Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mitchell-Harris

Salmon Falls Partners

Large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Lakemont

J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.

Photo of a single-wall laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, beige floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Transitional Custom Laundry Room - Marietta, GA

WestPort Development LLC / Atlanta Basements

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Urban North Model Home

Owen Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry

JML Interior Design

Custom laundry room cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

laundry room

Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc

Detour Marketing, LLC
Photo of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Noyes Home

Noyes Development

Danyel Rogers
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Kelsie Modified- Ashwood Park

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest

LifeStyle Home Builders

Photo by Bryan Chavez
Photo of a transitional dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold

Innovative Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boise with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Hoffman

Veridian Homes

Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Plastow Woodworking

This laundry room features knotty alder cabinetry with a 2 drawer base for the washer and dryer. Photo by: Christian Begeman
This is an example of a mid-sized utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Meadow View In Bella Ridge

Kleinsmith Custom Homes

Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Hoffman

Veridian Homes

Traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Yellow Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets

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.