Labra Design Build
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Morningside bungalow

Meriwether Inc

1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small arts and crafts laundry room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

This french window in the laundry room opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, white benchtop and white walls.

Craftsman Style home in Messina Hof Estates

Todd Homes

Mudroom connected to the laundry room and coming in from the garage. A great place to sit your things when first coming into the home. A perfect storage area. Plus a built in area for your vacuum and brooms.

Craftsman Remodel

Dacotah Studio

Laundry room with custom cabinet
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Rivia-A

Apex Design & Drafting

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Grant Park Basement Remodel Portland, OR

McCall Design LLC

Stephen Cridland
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Kitchen, Laundry & Bath Remodel

Sebring Design Build

Rachael Ormond
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

Hardworking laundry room that needed to provide storage, and folding space for this large family.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and wood.

Custom Laundry Room Cabinets

Heritage Fine Cabinetry & Furniture

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Richmond Elevation - Custom

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Lake Forest, Custom Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky. Parade of Homes, Owensboro.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Neely School Road Project

Executive Developers, LLC

mud room/laundry room
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and panelled walls.

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The laundry room also functions as a hallway, with the bathroom directly opposite. The french window opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.

Truly Custom Craftsman

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Laundry

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

This Hardworking laundry room also needed to add an additional powder room area for this large family. The vanity sink doubles as a deep laundry sink and the built-in cabinetry and medicine cabinet provides overflow storage from the main bathroom.

SW Bouchaine

Williamson James Homes LLC

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Noble Ct Home

Golden Lighting

Renovated Dedicated Laundry Room featuring 3 Light Semi-Flush Track Light from the Duncan Collection by Golden Lighting
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops

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