Traditional laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Eclectic In Elmhurst

Designing Interiors Inc

Picture Perfect Marina Storm
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina

Urban Design Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rancho Santa Fe Coastal Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

A fun laundry and craft room complete with a sink, bench, and ample folding space! Check out that patterned cement floor tile!
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean utility room in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Harmony Club Modern Farmhouse

restyle design, llc

We love this fun laundry room! Octagonal tile, watercolor subway tile and blue walls keeps it interesting!
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Meadowlark Lane

Projects General Construction, Inc

This laundry room also doubles as a kitchenette in this guest cottage. The stacked washer dryer allows for more counter top space, and the upper cabinets provide your guests with more storage.

Outfitter's Hideaway

Angela Rasmussen

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, porcelain floors, white floor, brown benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Light & Bright Laundry Room

Susan Currie Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and blue walls.

Unionville Colonial

Showhomes of the Main Line

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

The Checkered Laundry

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

West Indies Residence

Klar and Klar Architects, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall utility room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Galley Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rawlins Remodel- 2016

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Home Addition in Vienna, VA

Bianco Renovations

Felicia Evans Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

View to Mud Room

User

Contemporary laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors and white floor.

Henry Remodel/Addition

Blair Builder's

D&E Image
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Home Addition

Strong Builders Inc.

Photo of a modern single-wall utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2

Liberty Hill Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue walls and slate floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Blue Walls

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.