Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stafford Hill Drive

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom laundry room cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop, white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Hirst

Ballard Fine Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Belrose Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop, vaulted and panelled walls.

Laundry Space NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bay Village Laundry Room

KAS Interior Design

Laundry room remodel. Hand carved stone backsplash with gray pated cabinets. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Atkinson, NH - In Law Addition - Laundry Room

Plaistow Cabinet

Aspect Cabinetry, Aspen Flat Panel Doorstyle w/ 150 Edge, 1 1/4" Full Overlay Door, American Poplar Wood Species, White Rock Stain. Granite Countertop. Designed by Stephanie Burrows

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

London Flat Renovations

We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.

Urban Revival

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, carpet and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Box Hill South

No Fuss Kitchens

A compact Laundry for a unit
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

3101 Island View Court

Blenker Construction

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Home Based on La Palma II Model

Tundra Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

Sara Levy Designs

The Edgewood 40' Series

Freure Homes

large laundry room with windows in our Edgewood model!
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Midtown Contemporary Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cheney home

ZIEGLER LUMBER CO

Wanted to keep the laundry room light and bright. We went with a white shaker cabinet on maple wood. With Formica laminate for the countertop and a drop in sink.

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

London Flat Renovations

Home Addition

First Class Construction Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

New Construction - Lower Level Living

Lisa Stewart Design

This Luxurious Lower Level is fun and comfortable with elegant finished and fun painted wall treatments!
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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