The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.

Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

www.steinbergerphotos.com
Expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, wood benchtops, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.

In Keeping With Tradition

Meadowlark Design+Build

This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Laundry Room Renovation

Ann Tristani Design LLC

Laundry/Mudroom Renovation
Inspiration for a small country utility room in Denver with white cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Renovation

Ayoko Design Branded Interiors

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, vaulted and brown benchtop.

Coburg House

Lisa Breeze Architect

Built by Neverstop Group + Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Natalie James
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Glenelg

Urban Habitats

Colindale Design / CR3 Studio
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Casa Linda Laundry Room

Sardone | McLain Construction

Much needed laundry room update, enlarged space, added more storage, tile backsplash
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Nashville Residence

Looney Ricks Kiss

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Nashville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, limestone benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Fusion

Kole Made Design/Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Bosch Laundry Appliances

Baron's Major Brands

Bosch washing machines are so advanced they use 76% less water and almost 72% less energy than conventional models, with more gentle fabric care, superior cleaning results and quieter operation.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small arts and crafts utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Thrall Farmhouse

mfm design group

Mudroom and Laundry looking towards the bathroom.
Mid-sized country galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Brown 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.