Laundry & Mudroom Entry. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Custom Home Design

Design Everest: Santa Rosa

Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Modern Lodge

Black Rock Construction Inc.

Ross Chandler
This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Lake Harriet Tudor

Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.

Troy Thies Photography
Traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and grey walls.

Laundry Room Upper Cabinets

Closet & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DE

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Lusk House

JEArchitecture

Polished concrete floors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Dublin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Loads of Fun!

Just Basements

A farmhouse laundry sink adds charm and is perfect for soaking clothes - and for washing the homeowner's small dog. A combination of closed and open storage creates visual interest while providing easy access to items used most.

Lusk House

JEArchitecture

Hidden door to utility
Photo of a large galley laundry cupboard in Dublin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige benchtop, vaulted and concrete floors.

Green Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige 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.