Post and beam barn home laundry room
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

John's Home Remodel

Bora&Co Construction

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Anderson Residence

OSMOND DESIGNS

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry and More - Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This laundry room design in Gainesville is a bright space with everything you need for an efficient laundry and utility room. It includes a side-by-side washer and dryer, utility sink, bar for hanging clothes to dry, and plenty of storage and work space. Custom cabinetry and countertop space along with ample lighting will make it easier than ever to keep on top of your laundry!

2016 Fall Parade of Homes - The Gables

TruKitchens

Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fairview Farm Custom Home

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Pennington Laundry Room

AJ Margulis Interiors

A redesign of a laundry room that allowed for a new butler's pantry space and a laundry space. Spatial design and decoration by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew. Construction by Martin Builders.

Mohit Kitchen and Laundry

Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLC

Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

34 - Acadian Southern Mom''s Desk

Aspire Fine Homes

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room w/ Chai Latte Classic Paint Cabinets and Giallo Traversella Granite

Cabinet-S-Top

In the laundry room, Medallion Gold series Park Place door style with flat center panel finished in Chai Latte classic paint accented with Westerly 3 ¾” pulls in Satin Nickel. Giallo Traversella Granite was installed on the countertop. A Moen Arbor single handle faucet with pull down spray in Spot Resist Stainless. The sink is a Blanco Liven laundry sink finished in truffle. The flooring is Kraus Enstyle Culbres vinyl tile 12” x 24” in the color Blancos.

Luxury Custom Home Design

Design Everest

Small country galley laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink and beige walls.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Price Residence

Starwood Custom Homes

Large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Mudroom with a Purpose

Closet Organizing Systems

This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems

Biltmore Patio Home

Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID

Super Pantry Laundry
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige floor.

Basement Laundry Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Harness Creek Kitchen Renovation

Riley Custom Homes & Renovations

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Anderson Residence

OSMOND DESIGNS

Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer and Beige 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.