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.

Industrial Chic

Amy Storm & Company

We basically squeezed this into a closet, but wow does it deliver! The roll out shelf can expand for folding and ironing and push back in when it's not needed. The wood shelves offer great linen storage and the exposed brick is a great reminder of all the hard work that has been done in this home! Joe Kwon

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.

Open Plan Country Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Beautiful blue bespoke utility room
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white walls, red floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Renovation in Athens Georgia

Blake Shaw Homes

See It 360
Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Gary Johnson
Photo of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Misc.

Gunlock Homes

Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Inlet Isle - Miscellaneous

That Design Studio

Indigo blue Fabuwood cabinets for a laundry room with a custom butcher block countertop
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Coatesville Farmhouse

Rittenhouse Builders

This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

The walk-through laundry entrance from the garage to the kitchen is both stylish and functional. We created several drop zones for life's accessories and a beautiful space for our clients to complete their laundry.

Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Old Hillsboro Building Company

Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

34- Draper, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige walls.

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

30 - Park City, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

This is an example of a large country dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room

STUDIO ENVIE

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink and brown benchtop.

Paradise Valley Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.