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

Cheddington Place

Olympic Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation

Signature Dream Homes

Photo of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Woodway Residence

Jacob Alexander Homes

Matt Edington - Clarity NW Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Vivienda entre medianeras en centro urbano

ARREL ARQUITECTURA

Sala de lavadero con lavadora y secadora apiladas y zona de secado de ropa.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Marina Renovation

Lee & Co Contractors

Laundry room with stacking washer and dryer for maximizing space.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Natural Laundry Room

Brilliant SA

Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Affinity Kitchens

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Narrow Laundry/Mudroom Maximized

Closet Organizing Systems

A perpendicular Charging Station with mail/paperwork slots, plenty of room for cell phones, I-Pods, I-Pads plus the children’s electronic gadgets, bins for paraphernalia and related attachments is a sure sign of this Century. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Mounds View Dream Home

Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.

The laundry room, just off the master suite, was designed to be bright and airy, and a fun place to spend the morning. Green/grey contoured wood cabinets keep it fun, and laminate counters with an integrated undermount stainless sink keep it functional and cute. Wallpaper throughout the room and patterned luxury vinyl floor makes the room just a little more fun.

Soothing, High Contrast, Master Bathroom & Laundry

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House 2014
Design ideas for a small transitional laundry cupboard in Raleigh with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, bamboo floors, a stacked washer and dryer, yellow floor, multi-coloured benchtop and beige walls.

Functional and Bright Laundry Room

Florida Design Works

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Ocoee Victorian Style Bath

The HomeStyles Group

This is an example of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Aspley House

Bella Vie Interiors

Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bird Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and laminate benchtops.

Greystone Laundryroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

We wanted to showcase a fun multi-purpose room, combining a laundry room, pet supplies/bed and wrapping paper center. Using Current frame-less cabinets, we show as much of the product as possible in a small space: Lazy susan Stack of 4 drawers (each drawer being a different box and glide offered in the line) Pull out ironing board Stacked washer and dryer Clothes rod for both hanging clothes and wrapping paper Open shelves Square corner wall Pull out hamper baskets Pet bed Tip up door Open shelves with pull out hampers We also wanted to combine cabinet materials with high gloss white laminate upper cabinets and Spokane lower cabinets. Keeping a budget in mind, plastic laminate counter tops with white wood-grain imprint and a top-mounted sink were used.

European Splendor Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, red walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Laundry

O’Hara Interiors

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The Shady Beach House

Bria Hammel Interiors

Interiors | Bria Hammel Interiors Builder | Copper Creek MN Architect | David Charlez Designs Photographer | Laura Rae Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey walls.

Urban Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Liz Andrews
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.