This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, beige benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension

N&K Interiors

Inspiration for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

PASADENA | LAUNDRY

STEFANI STEIN

Tessa Neustadt
Inspiration for a mid-sized country laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Classic Clean Line Ranch Home in Rolling Hills Estates

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX

Morning Star Builders LTD

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls and beige benchtop.

Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath

TBH Sterling Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room w/ Chai Latte Classic Paint Cabinets and Giallo Traversella Granite

Cabinet-S-Top

In the laundry room, Medallion Gold series Park Place door style with flat center panel finished in Chai Latte classic paint accented with Westerly 3 ¾” pulls in Satin Nickel. Giallo Traversella Granite was installed on the countertop. A Moen Arbor single handle faucet with pull down spray in Spot Resist Stainless. The sink is a Blanco Liven laundry sink finished in truffle. The flooring is Kraus Enstyle Culbres vinyl tile 12” x 24” in the color Blancos.

New build - Proctor

Simon Burt Photography

Simon Burt
Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Cornwall with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Refreshed Laundry

Angela Thelen Design, Inc.

Spcacecrafters
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Hillersdon Avenue= §

Outpost London

Hillersdon Avenue is a magnificent article 2 protected house built in 1899. Our brief was to extend and remodel the house to better suit a modern family and their needs, without destroying the architectural heritage of the property. From the outset our approach was to extend the space within the existing volume rather than extend the property outside its intended boundaries. It was our central aim to make our interventions appear as if they had always been part of the house.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Mudroom with a Purpose

Closet Organizing Systems

This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems

Biltmore Patio Home

Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID

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.

5280 Magazine Fall 2016 Feature

Oliver Designs

A cluttered suburban laundry room gets a makeover—cubbies and dog-wash station included. Photography by S. Brenner
This is an example of a country l-shaped laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Custom Home Design

Design Everest

Small country galley laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink and beige walls.

laundry room

AXIS Productions

the existing laundry room had to be remodeled to accommodate the new bedroom and mudroom. The goal was to hide the washer and dryer behind doors so that the space would look more like a wet bar between the kitchen and mudroom. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography

Baillie Scott Arts & Crafts House - The Cotswolds

Gabriel Holland Interior Design

Lara Jane Thorpe
This is an example of a country laundry room in Oxfordshire with beige benchtop.

Red, White, and Blue

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige 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.