This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Nudging Near Net Zero

Meadowlark Design+Build

A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell

Hope Mountian

Syndicate Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

The client's en-suite laundry room also recieved a renovation. Custom cabinetry was completed by Glenbrook Cabinetry, while the renovation and other finish choices were completed by Gardner/Fox

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom laundry room cabinets with a white finish.
This is an example of a mid-sized country laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, window splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Build in North Boise

Solitude Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

2014 Tri-Cities Parade of Homes Winner

Pahlisch Homes, Inc.

Ashley Dellinger
Transitional l-shaped laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Modern

REFINED LLC

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Davis Bay

Streamline Design Ltd.

Traditional laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Watsonia Laundry Renovation

GDP Interior Design

Functionality is the most important factor in this space. Everything you need in a Laundry with hidden ironing board in a drawer and hidden laundry basket in the cupboard keeps this small space looking tidy at all times. The blue patterned tiles with the light timber look bench tops add form as well as function to this Laundry Renovation

Ballard Street, Yarraville

Marco Hofer

Matte black cabinetry in Clean Touch from Timberwood Panels. White Cement Laminate benchtop from Polytec
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Casey residence

Studio Black Interiors

A modern white laundry with sleek concrete Caesarstone bench tops, concrete look tiles and black fixtures. Recycled timber shelves. Opaque glass laundry door. Built by Robert Paragalli, R.E.P Building. Joinery by Impact Joinery. Photography by Hcreations.

Home Is Where The "Hart" Is

Everything Home

This elegant home is a modern medley of design with metal accents, pastel hues, bright upholstery, wood flooring, and sleek lighting. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/mid-west-living-project/

Zilker || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Serpentine (LSSF2019)

Renovation Capital

Lovely tongue & groove farmhouse doors with black knobs. Benchtop is Caesarstone Fresh Concrete.
This is an example of a country laundry room in Perth with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

User

Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.

Seaside Home

Thompson Clarke Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Belfast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry

Nathan Potratz Custom Carpentry

Stained cabinets with tall appliances worked well with the rustic stone flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

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