Isle of Palms Ocean Front Specialty Room

Large coastal styled laundry room with desk and storage space. Photo by: Julia Lynn Photography
Design ideas for a large tropical galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Mavella Home

The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tahoe Lakefront Property

Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors

Jon M Photography
Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Willard

The Conscious Builder Inc.

This bathroom was a must for the homeowners of this 100 year old home. Having only 1 bathroom in the entire home and a growing family, things were getting a little tight. This bathroom was part of a basement renovation which ended up giving the homeowners 14” worth of extra headroom. The concrete slab is sitting on 2” of XPS. This keeps the heat from the heated floor in the bathroom instead of heating the ground and it’s covered with hand painted cement tiles. Sleek wall tiles keep everything clean looking and the niche gives you the storage you need in the shower. Custom cabinetry was fabricated and the cabinet in the wall beside the tub has a removal back in order to access the sewage pump under the stairs if ever needed. The main trunk for the high efficiency furnace also had to run over the bathtub which lead to more creative thinking. A custom box was created inside the duct work in order to allow room for an LED potlight. The seat to the toilet has a built in child seat for all the little ones who use this bathroom, the baseboard is a custom 3 piece baseboard to match the existing and the door knob was sourced to keep the classic transitional look as well. Needless to say, creativity and finesse was a must to bring this bathroom to reality. Although this bathroom did not come easy, it was worth every minute and a complete success in the eyes of our team and the homeowners. An outstanding team effort. Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group

Bailey Creek Project

Indigo Interiors Co

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

Lake Geneva Home - Lake Geneva

Bella Tile and Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Inlet Isle - Miscellaneous

That Design Studio

Indigo blue Fabuwood cabinets for a laundry room with a custom butcher block countertop
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

House -- 30th Street North

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Large laundry room features custom shaker cabinets with butcher block counter top, under mount sink and storage cubby for laundry baskets.
Large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une buanderie

CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur

Large scandinavian galley utility room in Toulouse with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and orange benchtop.

White laundry room, fun floor tile

Tracy Berman Interiors

The laundry room is all white with a fun marble subway tile and a unique floor tile pattern that transitions into the wood floor. This room is highly functional with its large countertop space for those long laundry days.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

Design ideas for a large country single-wall utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Bluestem

West Coast Homes

Laundry Room / Mud Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry & Mudroom Space

Canadian Woodwork

Laundry room with island and Mudroom storage cabinets with pine bench.
Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bull Mountain

DSC DesignWorks

Large traditional laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Custom Shelving

Driftwood Design & Woodworking

Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Wood 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.