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.

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.

Sandringham Kitchen and Laundry Renovation

Kitchen Shack

Shaker white cabinetry in this multi use laundry.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry & Mud Room Remodel in Coastal Virginia

Benson Homes LLC

This custom granite slab gives the homeowner a nice view into the backyard and the children's play area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Laundry Room

Luxe Nest

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Chicago with green cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mont Albert - Hampton style Overlay cabinets

Steding Interiors & Joinery

Tim Turner Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Fairview Farm Custom Home

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mohit Kitchen and Laundry

Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLC

Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

1780 Ridgecrest Drive

Stoneridge Custom Development

Spin Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, beige floor, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors 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.

The Symphony, Hileman Condo Renovation

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Innovative Design Build was hired to renovate a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in the prestigious Symphony building in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The project included a full renovation of the kitchen, guest bathroom and primary bathroom. We also did small upgrades throughout the remainder of the property. The goal was to modernize the property using upscale finishes creating a streamline monochromatic space. The customization throughout this property is vast, including but not limited to: a hidden electrical panel, popup kitchen outlet with a stone top, custom kitchen cabinets and vanities. By using gorgeous finishes and quality products the client is sure to enjoy his home for years to come.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Harness Creek Kitchen Renovation

Riley Custom Homes & Renovations

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Great Heights

H2 Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

TOH 2018 Jamestown House

Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods

Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring, S4S Lumber
Large transitional single-wall utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

3587 Altadena Park

Wedgworth Companies

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Upscale Contemporary

Arjay Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Güneşli HY Evi

Teta Interiors

Design and Execution by Atölye Teta: Ece Hapcioglu Karatepe & Tekin Karatepe Photography by Koray Polat
Photo of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tetherow, Bend Oregon

Visionary Homes Inc.

Laundry room with dog was station. Industrial mop basin and pre-rinse faucet on a raised cabinet create the perfect dog wash station and multi-purpose sink.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Beige Floor and 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.