This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Summer Place II - Laundry Room

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Small Laundry Nook with sliding barn house door. Phoenix Custom Modular Home (732) 382-1234
Small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

27 Wildlife Preserve

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Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and brown floor.

Dowsley Court

KT Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

New Canaan, CT Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Redwood City Whole Home Remodel

Livingston Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Small Modern Farmhouse in Charlottesville

Smith & Robertson, Inc.

This room doubles as mud room, with entry to breezeway to garage.
Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Newport Coast

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Marcie Heitzmann
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Mediterranean Bungalow

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Old Metairie, Hotard General Contracting

Jefferson Door Company

Jefferson Door supplied: windows (krestmark), interior door (Masonite), exterior doors, crown moulding, baseboards, columns (HB&G Building Products, Inc.), stair parts and door hardware. Builder: Hotard General Contracting jeffersondoor.com

Updating an Albert Kahn Designed Home

Meadowlark Design+Build

A small portion of the existing large Master Bedroom was utilized to create a master bath and this convenient second-floor laundry room. The cabinet on the wall holds an ironing board. Remodel of this historic home was completed by Meadowlark Design + Build of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

River Craftsman

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Hallway to laundry room with barn door.
Photo of a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink and blue cabinets.

Total House Transformation

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

Removed giant soaker tub from upstairs bathroom and transformed into a functional laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Other Rooms

Martha Stewart Living

An efficient laundry room should run like a well-oiled machine. Having a designated place for everything means that routine chores become a breeze. Martha Stewart Living Turkey Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Fortune Cookie. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bronze

Available Redwood Estates Community

Ence Homes

Jeremiah Barber
Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC

Bloodfire Studios LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood walls.

Little Holmby Mudroom & Pantry

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Nicole Leone
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Carabelle in Sherwood

Cypress Homes, Inc.

This spacious laundry room has both cabinet and counter space and will have a side by side washer and dryer.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Dedicated Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface 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.