Transitional laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Love That Laundry

RoomAntics Interiors

Hidden behind these beautiful cabinets are a coat closet and a phone, mail and message station.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with brown cabinets, beige walls, an integrated washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Alta Window Fashions - Wood Blinds

Shade by Jamie - Shades, Shutters & Blinds

You’re a modern traditionalist, we get it. Our Wood Blinds come in colors that add up to an equally new equation: classic + contrast = drama. Works for traditional modernists, too.

Custom Home 10

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom laundry room with built in washer dryer and sink.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Armstrong - JFR0718

Legacy Post & Beam

Post and Beam Home Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large country single-wall laundry room with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Presidio

KC Custom Homes

Photo of a transitional utility room in Austin with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

California Renovation

This dark and cool laundry room is probably a bit different from what you're used to, but it adds a modern touch to the home. Ample cabinetry makes the most of the galley space, ensuring there's plenty of room to fit laundry needs and other household supplies.

Project | Lauren

SGA Designs

At this upscale classical-contemporary space, we wanted to create a functional environment that continued the same language of elegance throughout. With an eclectic mix of materials and textures we balanced the space through changes in scale and line.

The Leilani in the Reserve at Weston Lakes

Makena Custom Builders

Large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Warrior's Legacy - Drake III 250

Omega Builders

Large arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Colorado 2016 Parade Home

MG Homes, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

James A. - Blue Ash, OH

Exciting Windows by Apollo

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Nehalem

Bergby Construction Inc

This laundry room has ample counter space for folding and a sink for hand washing. There's a hanging rod and open upper shelving for decoration or more storage.

The Bandera 7840

Legacy Post & Beam

Post and beam barn home laundry room
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

California Renovation

Ski Ridge TImber Frame Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Laundry room, side by side washer dryer
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hillside Traditional

JTID Inc.

An unusual but sensible decision was made to convert the shower area of the lower floor’s half bath into a laundry room which the house previously lacked. The first half of the original space became the powder room. A pocket door creates a physical and acoustical barrier when needed.

Weston Lakes Cabinetry

Cabinetry Guru

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Ginger Crest

Sky Creek Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, granite benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cabin in the Woods Log Accented

Mountain Life and Home of Colorado

This is an example of a small country l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Granite Benchtops

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.