Mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and grey walls.

2017 Parade of Homes

Genesis Custom Homes

Large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and beige floor.

Sutter Street

A K Smith Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

The Markham

Tolaris Homes

Spacious laundry room with built ins, quartz countertops and ceramic tile gray and white
This is an example of a laundry room in Orlando with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Wimbledon New Build - Kitchen and Utility

Chantel Elshout Studio

Utility design, supplied and installed in a this new build family home in Wimbledon, London. Keeping it light, bright and clean with Light grey furniture and Everest White worktops. Photo Credit: Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

Private Residence - Hidden Harbor Court, Bonita Bay

Harwick Homes

Custom cabinets to house dog kennels is a convenient place for the family pets to wait during dinner parties. Giovanni Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Barton House

Julie Firkin Architects

The laundry/utility room is compact but functional with plenty of natural light and storage space.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Eckel Project

Signature Dream Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Walnut Creek Modern Farmhouse in Walnut Heights 94596

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar BrightRoom SF
Large country galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Westhaven 28 SOHO Mudroom

DRHomes Pty Ltd

Directly off the garage with another doorway to the outside, this mudroom is in the perfect location to take the brunt of hard wearing everyday life. Here is the one stop shop for muddy boots, wet umbrellas and cleaning products preventing mess and odours reaching the rest of your home.

Classic Appeal

The Myers Touch

We created a bespoke utility room that created easy access and sight to everything in storage
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Mission Style

Greystone Homes LLC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Georgetown Auburn Maple

Kountry Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Wimbledon New Build - Kitchen and Utility

Chantel Elshout Studio

Utility design, supplied and installed in a this new build family home in Wimbledon, London. Keeping it light, bright and clean with Light grey furniture and Everest White Corian worktops. Photo Credit: Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

Transitional Home Build | FM16 (Meadow)

Putman Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wonderful Willow

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Joe Burull
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mudroom and Laundry Room Ideas

Stanton Homes

A door to the backyard deck transforms this laundry room into a mudroom - with easy access.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Laundry Room

Innovative Cabinets & Closets

Modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

2016 Verona Parade 3 Pillar Home

Couture Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Columbus with dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and beige benchtop.

Custom Cabinetry-Ossian, IA

Gossling Woodworking

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

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