Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Orfield Remodeling, Inc

With 5 young sports players in the family, these homeowners were in need of their very own "locker room", with close proximity to the laundry for tossing sweaty uniforms and a powder room addition for changing.

Farmhouse Sink Base Cabinet with Valance Toe Kick

Denise Quade Design

An old porcelain farmhouse sink with a drainboard was built in to a sea grass cabinet with a valance toe treatment. An exposed wall of stone and tile floors add warmth and texture.

Past Projects

Atlantic Designs

Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and green benchtop.

Granite Countertop

Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cypress County Farm House

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green benchtop.

Bartols- Warsaw

Granite Ridge Builders

Photo of a modern laundry room in Other with green benchtop.

Laundry room

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Willow Lane Residence

GreenWood Design Build

Photo of a transitional laundry room in Minneapolis with green benchtop.

Beach Home Michigan City Laundry Room

Jody Snider Homes, Inc.

This simple but functional laundry area has a nice space for folding and utility sink to clean your dirtiest of items.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Antique Cupboard in Remodeled Laundry Room with Sea Grass Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

An old porcelain farmhouse sink with a drainboard was built in to a sea grass cabinet with a valance toe treatment. A stone wall from the original house was exposed and along with it, the old timber doorway was exposed. A shallow depth cabinet was recessed into the wall into an old opening to store shallow cleaning items.

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Green Benchtop

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.