Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Electrolux Lookbook

User

Compact laundry room/nook with side by side washer and dryer and storage shelves.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and white walls.

Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana

Absolute Project Management

Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

Cathaway Laundry

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos
This is an example of a beach style dedicated laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Gary Randolph Master Builder

AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Weston Laundry Room

Carriagetown Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Iron Horse Ranch (White Oak)

Adams Kirby Homes

Feiler Photography
Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Barton Creek || New Construction || Austin, Texas || Laundry Room

Etch Design Group

Mia Baxter Smail
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and beige walls.

Custom Laundry Room

Boyce Design + Build

The custom laundry room is finished with a gray porcelain tile floor and features white custom inset cabinetry including floor to ceiling storage, hanging drying station and drying rack drawers, solid surface countertops with laminated edge, undermount sink with Waterstone faucet in satin nickel finish and Penny Round light grey porcelain tile backsplash

Inglewood

Aspire Homes & Renovations

Design ideas for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and green cabinets.

Modern Golf Course Home

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Andrew Pogue
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and black floor.

Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Fabulous Industrial Inspired Home

Esq Design

Cabinetry by: Esq Design. Interior design by District 309 Photography: Tracey Ayton
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, ceramic floors, grey floor, solid surface benchtops, white walls and shaker cabinets.

Glamorous Laundry Room

MC Design LLC

The laundry and storage room is 5.5' wide x 10.2' long with stackable Electrolux appliances, two poles to hang clothes and a countertop to fold them, a sink, a laundry shoot and endless storage.

Modern House

Element Design Group

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey walls.

Laundry alcove

Joni Spear Interior Design

A fully functioning laundry space was carved out of a guest bedroom and located in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

New Farmhouse - Laundry Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Infinite Home

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