Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

South of Broad

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Saline Home Renovation

Bredernitz Professional Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

California Dreaming

Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors

Photographer: Michael Persico
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Showhouse on the Green

Julianne Stirling

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Kilton Plan - Custom

Tranquility Custom Homes

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an utility sink.

Home with Hidden Wine Room

Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

Basement Laundry Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Benson Creek Cabin

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Laundry room. Custom light fixtures fabricated from smudge pots. Designed and fabricated by owner.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, concrete floors, medium wood cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Island inspiration

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Oceanfront • Event Home • 18 Bedrooms • Ocean 18

SAGA Realty & Construction

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Kitchen, Mudroom, Garage Remodel

Titus Built, LLC

Titus Built
Traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

Cream Laundry Room with Corian Countertop ~ Medina, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room remodel, we installed Medallion Gold Maple cabinets in the Dana Pointe Flat Panel door style in the Divinity Classic finish. Corian Solid Surface countertops in the Sahara color were installed. A Sterling Latitude Utility Sink in White with a Moen Camerist single handle pull out faucet in spot resist stainless.

Lirio Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom wood cabinets.
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

GuyCo - Beechtree Whole Home Remodel and Addition above the Garage

The Guy Corporation

floor-Armstrong VCT "Safety Zone" Earth Stone counter- Wilsonart laminate "Italian White Di Pesco", Antique Finish cabinets- refurbished from kitchen, painted Sherwin Williams "Morris Room Grey" Rugs- handmade braided chenille, Capel Rugs walls- Sherwin Williams "White Hyacinth" ceiling light- SMC Cloud cabinet hardware- Amerock

Custom Atlanta Home

Vincent Longo Custom Builders

Large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an utility sink, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Chaffey Building Group

This is an example of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Abrami-Gill Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Metro matt lacquer handle-less bespoke furniture in Farrow and Ball Pavilion Grey with worksurface in Blanco Zeus Rustic Oak, painted glass splashback in Mushroom. Roundhouse bespoke kitchens start at £35,000. Roundhouse 11 Wigmore St, London W1U 1PE. 020 7297 6220. www.roundhousedesign.com. Photography by Nick Kane

Cream Laundry Room with Corian Countertop ~ Medina, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

Logan - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida

South Florida Architecture

Professional Photography by South Florida Design
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility Sink and Solid Surface 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.