Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and exposed beam.

Urban Lake View Queen Tudor

w.b. builders

Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, concrete floors and white benchtop.

Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014

Gonyea Custom Homes

Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Middle Marsh – Landings

Seville Communities

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room

Ronda Batchelor

Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.

Lakeside Farmhouse

David Charlez Designs

An efficient upper level laundry with upper cabinet storage, lower cabinets, a folding counter, and hanging space - Photo by Sky Definition
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

2018 Spring Showcase - Traditional/Farmhouse Blend

Alair Homes Green Bay

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Apparition (ML)

Look Master Builder

This Laundry room/ mudroom sits off the garage entry and give access to either the walk through pantry or hallway leading to the foyer. The bench and cubbies are great for keeping the family organized and the room tidy. The over countertop over the washer dryer provides a clean space for storage, folding laundry or putting down grocery bags. Maple Cabinets flank the washer/dryer and are perfect storage for cleaning supplies and laundry needs. The Tile flooring runs right though to the walk through pantry.

Palm Beach Island

Trimtek Custom Woodwork Inc.

MET Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Miami with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Stanley Residence

Jennifer Langford AIA CNU PA

Mark Koper
Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

850 Shelokum Dr.

Williamson James Homes LLC

HD Open House
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Mudroom & Laundry Combo

Thompson Remodeling

This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.

I'll Take the Zero

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Move Media, Pensacola
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ

CBH Architects

This large, light laundry room provide a great oasis for laundry and other activities. Kasdan Construction Management, In House Photography.
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Newark with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Hidden Laundry

Hargreaves Joinery

Photo of a large traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Laundry Room – Reeder Ridge – Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Dedicated upstairs bathroom. Geometric floor tiles and tile backsplash. Photography by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Beige Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops

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.