Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with concrete benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Custom Home, Dunlap, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Photo of an arts and crafts laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and concrete benchtops.

The Palacios

Tilson Homes

The Palacios is designed around an oversized family room that flows into a country kitchen. A walk-in pantry and a large eating bar are just a few of the kitchen amenities. A covered front porch, spacious flex room, and multiple walk-in closets provide plenty of space for the entire family. The Palacios’ master suite features raised ceilings, dual vanities, and soaking tub. Tour the fully furnished model at our Angleton Design Center.

Laundry room renovation.

Joseph Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen and Laundry room renovation in Markham.
This is an example of a mid-sized laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mindful Design in Glencoe

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Our firm collaborated on this project as a spec home with a well-known Chicago builder. At that point the goal was to allow space for the home-buyer to envision their lifestyle. A clean slate for further interior work. After the client purchased this home with his two young girls, we curated a space for the family to live, work and play under one roof. This home features built-in storage, book shelving, home office, lower level gym and even a homework room. Everything has a place in this home, and the rooms are designed for gathering as well as privacy. A true 2020 lifestyle!

Laundry & Mudroom

ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

* Designed by Rosemary Merrill * Photography by Susan Gilmore
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mulgoa Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

The Grove Social

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern laundry cupboard in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Concrete 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.