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.

Neal

Planning and Building, Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection in Scandinavian Customer Space | CA

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Love Shack

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

The stylish and function laundry & mudroom space in the Love Shack TV project. This room performs double duties with an area to house coats and shoes with direct access to the outdoor spaces and full laundry facilities. Featuring a custom Slimline Shaker door profile by LTKI painted in Dulux 'Bottle Brush' matt finish perfectly paired with leather cabinet pulls and hooks from MadeMeasure. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photographed By: Tim Turner

Mud/Laundry Room

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis
This is an example of a mid-sized country utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and grey walls.

Traditional hand painted framed kitchen

Tulip

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped laundry room in Surrey with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and purple benchtop.

Balham family home revamp

Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd

Chris Snook
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Soverign Island Entertainer

Wood Marble & White

This is an example of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Fairview Contemporary Makeover

Frontline Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Prior Lake Whole House Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

Classic Homeworks

Vantage Architectural Imagery
Small scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Taylor Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

BOOKER BAY HOUSE 2020

No Chintz

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Central Coast with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Country Home

Grace Hill Design

Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

Beach Park Drive Residence

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This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.

Greystone

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Large traditional dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Woodside

Bailey General Contracting Co, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry

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Tom Roe
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Anker Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Country Home

Grace Hill Design

Landmark Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

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