Susan Gilmore
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige cabinets.

Bayside renovation laundry

Winston Design Collaboration

A pop of pastel pink mosaics provide a bit of fun in the otherwise neutral laundry. A glazed door leading out to the washing line also allows natural light into the room, and a feeling of spaciousness.

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Designer Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Irvin Simmons 2

Nixon Custom Homes

Mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Chic

Janel Campbell, CMKBD, CAPS/Neil Kelly Company

Aaron Ziltener
Inspiration for a small country galley utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coburg Freeboard House

WALA

A concrete benchtop is paired against the white cabinetry of the Laundry. Photo by Tess Kelly.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

Mulgoa Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

basement bar - Douglas Hills

Designer Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Countertops

Concrete Interiors

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with concrete benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Denham Drive

User

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rustic Accessible Living Cabin

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

A local Corvallis family contacted G. Christianson Construction looking to build an accessory dwelling unit (commonly known as an ADU) for their parents. The family was seeking a rustic, cabin-like home with one bedroom, a generous closet, a craft room, a living-in-place-friendly bathroom with laundry, and a spacious great room for gathering. This 896-square-foot home is built only a few dozen feet from the main house on this property, making family visits quick and easy. Our designer, Anna Clink, planned the orientation of this home to capture the beautiful farm views to the West and South, with a back door that leads straight from the Kitchen to the main house. A second door exits onto the South-facing covered patio; a private and peaceful space for watching the sunrise or sunset in Corvallis. When standing at the center of the Kitchen island, a quick glance to the West gives a direct view of Mary’s Peak in the distance. The floor plan of this cabin allows for a circular path of travel (no dead-end rooms for a user to turn around in if they are using an assistive walking device). The Kitchen and Great Room lead into a Craft Room, which serves to buffer sound between it and the adjacent Bedroom. Through the Bedroom, one may exit onto the private patio, or continue through the Walk-in-Closet to the Bath & Laundry. The Bath & Laundry, in turn, open back into the Great Room. Wide doorways, clear maneuvering space in the Kitchen and bath, grab bars, and graspable hardware blend into the rustic charm of this new dwelling. Rustic Cherry raised panel cabinetry was used throughout the home, complimented by oiled bronze fixtures and lighting. The clients selected durable and low-maintenance quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, and cultured marble. The entire home is heated and cooled by two ductless mini-split units, and good indoor air quality is achieved with wall-mounted fresh air units.

Rural Industrial Home Renovation

Primus Projects

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Living - Laundry Room

Alicia Home

eDesign of front entry in limited space. The laundry room is opposite the entry. Focal point of nature-inspired wallpaper on opposite wall. Left-side of laundry room is custom designed floor to ceiling semi built-in storage. All cabinets are flat-panel. To create a stylish entry landing, a turquoise glass mosaic mirror over a simple and slim table with space under for shoes. Incudes turquoise bowl for keys. On the side of the door are gold-toned hooks for jacket and purse. Client request for eDesign of open-space living-dining-kitchen with privacy separation for living area. The eDesign includes a custom design of bookcase separation using client's favourite red flower print. The living area side of privacy separation has space for the TV.

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blackStones

Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, travertine floors, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Bayridge Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

BENICIA PROJECT/- Semple Ct

SHANDRIKA'S REAL ESTATE, STAGING & INTERIOR DESIGN

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Painted Brick with Southern Charm

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Newport Beach - Ocean Front

Legacy CDM Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and grey walls.

Upstate Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Rouse St, Port Melbourne

M.J.Harris Group

The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Concrete 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.