This beautiful but very functional laundry room features granite countertops and glass tile back splash, ample storage and work space and a great place to keep the puppies. The clients worked with the collaborative efforts of builders Ron and Fred Parker, architect Don Wheaton, and interior designer Robin Froesche to create this incredible home.

Traditional Architectural Photography

Architectural Photography Group

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Large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink

randboll

Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.

Farmhouse Styled Back Entry

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Barbara Bircher, CKD designed this Laundry/Mud room with the understanding that first impressions are very important. With three exterior doors leading into this room, it was most often the entry used by friends and family. Because the family needed individual storage to be more organized, we replaced the closet with a boot bench and lockers. A place for everything and everything in its place as it is said. The warm maple cabinetry and honed granite countertops created the inviting entry they wanted to welcome their guests while the natural slate floor can handle the toughest Minnesota winter.

Remodeling

Hunterdon Siding & Window Company

Small traditional dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.

Custom Home 2

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This is an example of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Dickinson Custom Home

GAP Custom Homes

Walls Could Talk
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

The Avenue

Finch Lockerbie

Utility room in family home with high ceiling. The space features a butler sink and flows seamlessly with the kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

CARLES DRIVE

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Glen Doone Photography
Small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, ceramic floors and shaker cabinets.

Chatham, Cranberry Cove Kitchen

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

Jonathan Watkins Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped laundry room in Boston with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Northern California Style - Laundry Room

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Mid-sized u-shaped dedicated laundry room with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Brewer Custom Home

Creekside Construction

Arne Loren
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Boot Room, Country House

Julie Maclean Interior Design Ltd

Michael Cameron Photography
Traditional laundry room in Cambridgeshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls and limestone floors.

2018 Home A Rama People Choice

Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.

The Home Aesthetic
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home

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Large Utility and Mudroom off of the kitchen and leading to the garage. Ample Cabinets for folding by Kent Moore with River Rock painted finish and River Bordeaux Granite

Bath Laundry Room

Tim Wood Limited

This pantry was designed and made for a Georgian house near Bath. The client and the interior designers decided to take inspiration from the original Georgian doors and panelling for the style of the kitchen and the pantry. This is a classic English country pantry with a modern twist. In the centre of the tall cupboards are two integrated larder units. The rest of the cupboards are organised for laundry, cleaning and other household requirements. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

2016 Parade Home

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

White decorative cubby and ceramic tile complete the mudroom side of enclosed laundry room off of the garage in Waunakee, WI by Degnan Design Builders

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Granite 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.