This oversized laundry room has a huge window to make this space bright and airy. Three walls of cabinets and folding counters makes laundry day a breeze. Upper cabinets provides easy additional storage. Photo by Spacecrafting

Shawnee Woods

Tays & Co Design Studios

Country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

Duchess

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Bathrooms

Millwork Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Shiner

BK Hudson Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

R|House Design Build

Part of the new addition was adding the laundry upstairs!
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink

randboll

Photo taken as you walk into the Laundry Room from the Garage. Doorway to Kitchen is to the immediate right in photo. Photo tile mural (from The Tile Mural Store www.tilemuralstore.com ) behind the sink was used to evoke nature and waterfowl on the nearby Chesapeake Bay, as well as an entry focal point of interest for the room. Photo taken by homeowner.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Traditional Home Update

Brian H Murray Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Montgomery Rustic Elegance

User

Large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

New Life, New Home

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Falls Church, VA, USA Our clients were a newly-wed couple looking to start a new life together. With a love for the outdoors and theirs dogs and cats, we wanted to create a design that wouldn’t make them sacrifice any of their hobbies or interests. We designed a floor plan to allow for comfortability relaxation, any day of the year. We added a mudroom complete with a dog bath at the entrance of the home to help take care of their pets and track all the mess from outside. We added multiple access points to outdoor covered porches and decks so they can always enjoy the outdoors, not matter the time of year. The second floor comes complete with the master suite, two bedrooms for the kids with a shared bath, and a guest room for when they have family over. The lower level offers all the entertainment whether it’s a large family room for movie nights or an exercise room. Additionally, the home has 4 garages for cars – 3 are attached to the home and one is detached and serves as a workshop for him. The look and feel of the home is informal, casual and earthy as the clients wanted to feel relaxed at home. The materials used are stone, wood, iron and glass and the home has ample natural light. Clean lines, natural materials and simple details for relaxed casual living. Stacy Zarin Photography

Laundry Room

Talianko Design Group, LLC

A new laundry was added to the master bedroom hall; full of all the bells and whistles the laundry is well organized and full of storage. Photography by: Erika Bierman

Seaside Contemporary Home

Collin Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Drying Rack

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

Cliffs at Glassy - H.S. - Laundry

Banner's Cabinets

This laundry has room to work and then some! Banner's Cabinets provided and installed the cabinetry you see here, cooperating with another sub-contractor to leave room for tile to be applied within our wooden frame on the wall cabinet ends and the header over the window.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

North Eagle Property

B&B Builders

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

44 Farview (Northshores Rehoboth Beach, DE)

Broadpoint Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Laundry Room

Keith's Appliances

This is an example of a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Dedicated Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite 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.