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.

Synterra Loop Project

First Choice Custom Builders

Laundry room and mud room, exit to covered breezeway. Laundry sink with cabinet space, area for washing machines and extra refrigerator, coat rack and cubby for children's backpacks and sporting equipment.

Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon

The Hidden Touch

This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.

#Modern Ocean Splash

Angie Keyes CKBD

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Autumwood Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey splashback, granite splashback and grey benchtop.

Needham II

Michelle Markert Interiors

Needham Spec House. Second Floor Laundry room: Laundry cabinets Schrock. Quartz counter. Schrock Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Wall color and lights provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Brookfield Kitchen & Laundry room

Borth - Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling

This laundry room/ office space, kitchen and bar area were completed renovated and brought into the 21st century. Updates include all new appliances, cabinet upgrades including custom storage racks for spices, cookie sheets, pantry storage with roll outs and more all while keeping with the home's colonial style.

Upper Divide

Black Rock Design | Build

Lovely small laundry with folding area and side by side washer and dryer.
Small modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stout Res.

Foxwood Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Indian Moon

Parker Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, beige benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Snell Custom Home

Brant Homes LLC

Laundry room in a rustic lodge style home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

Nanco Homes Inc.

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Stout Res.

Foxwood Inc

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Granite Splashback

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.