This reconfiguration project was a classic case of rooms not fit for purpose, with the back door leading directly into a home-office (not very productive when the family are in and out), so we reconfigured the spaces and the office became a utility room. The area was kept tidy and clean with inbuilt cupboards, stacking the washer and tumble drier to save space. The Belfast sink was saved from the old utility room and complemented with beautiful Victorian-style mosaic flooring. Now the family can kick off their boots and hang up their coats at the back door without muddying the house up!

Fleurieu Esplanade Home

Anatoly Patrick Architecture

Soft, minimal, white and timeless laundry renovation for a beach front home on the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. Practical as well as beautiful, with drying rack, large square sink and overhead storage.

Baulkham Hills - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Sydney with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Royal Oakville Club

Khachi Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.

Baulkham Hills - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Sydney with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Warwickshire Home Renovation

Alexandra J Davies Photography

Utility room with integrated appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Peachwood House

Demardi.

Laundry Elegant simplicity, ample natural lighting, simple & functional layout with restrained fixtures, LED Strip lighting, and refined material palette.

Moonee Ponds House 1

Windiate Architects

concealed laundry under the stairs
Small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Milwaukee Street

Studio R Design

Reclaimed beams and worn-in leather mixed with crisp linens and vintage rugs set the tone for this new interpretation of a modern farmhouse. The incorporation of eclectic pieces is offset by soft whites and European hardwood floors. When an old tree had to be removed, it was repurposed as a hand hewn vanity in the powder bath.

Paddington Unit

Zugai Strudwick Architects

Small laundry built-in to bathroom
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Coldicott Renovation

Vibe Design Studio

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Coastal Contempo

Vision Home

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

MODERN BEACHSIDE HOME

Claridge Construction

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Raindrop Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

New England Chic

Artisans of Devizes

Transforming a 1960s property into a New England-style home isn’t easy. But for owners Emma and Matt and their team at Babel Developments, the challenge was one they couldn’t resist. The house (@our_surrey_project) hadn’t been touched since the sixties so the starting point was to strip it back and extend at the rear and front.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Meyer Design

Eye catching glass doors in this laundry room are the highlight of the room!
Large country dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sawbuck Road

DHD Design & Image, LLC

Design ideas for an u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, grey walls, brick floors, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry

smarterBATHROOMS+

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.

Nature Pointe, Gordon River Lane, Naples FL

Provident Beach Houses

This is an example of a single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Integrated Washer and Dryer and White 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.