This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Glenelg

Urban Habitats

Colindale Design / CR3 Studio
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small arts and crafts utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Rora Rustic

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, slate floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Ascot Residence, Perth

Chalmers and Co Design

Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry

Grey and White Laundry Room

Cypress Design Co.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse

Black Pines Builders, Inc

This is an example of a country utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Royal Model #2

Hartman Homes

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Frenchs Forest

User

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Stable renovation

Eternal Kitchens

Photo of a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Edgewood Residence

KYLE CHAN ARCHITECT

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

Coastal Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and green walls.

2018 Woodstock Mudroom

Oliver Construction LLC

Design ideas for a country galley laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

くつろぎCafeスタイルの家

Designer's FLAT 　　（株）吉成建築

Photo of a scandinavian laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brown benchtop and an integrated washer and dryer.

Photos 2019

Lazarou Joinery

Colour matched edging to internal surfaces gives a finished appearance to cabinetry when doors are closed, no colour contrasts in reveals or door spacing.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Brown 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.