Are you willing to block up your three little windows?

Good question @decoenthusiaste. OP could integrate the windows into the first 2 ideas, by keeping the upper cabinets higher then the examples illustrate.

Your inspiration photos seem to solve your needs. A long bench, with drawer or basket storage below and a double hook (possible a shelf) beneath each window, would give you a lot of storage. You may even have room to add a tall, pull out cabinet at each end or you could modify the closet to have a pull out as well as hanging area. You could add ceiling height, deep cabinets over your washer and dryer and a countertop for folding. If you must have a hamper, as in your pictures, buy a decorative one and store it under your window. After that, just add a rug and it would look great.

I agree with enjoythejourney above, I would also add using a small rod under the "above the washer/dryer cabinets" to help dry out extra wet clothes if you have some space for it. Also your closet needs a carpenters touch. :) It could use a coat rod and you could do shelves, hooks, or built in drawers to store additional items as needed.