Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Laundry and Mudroom

Khoury Design

This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete. The laundry room acts as a mudroom as well with a walnut veneer seating bench.

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown walls.

In Town Farmhouse

Lemburg House

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Seattle Craftsman House

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Design ideas for an arts and crafts laundry room in Seattle with grey benchtop and brown walls.

S Residence-Remodel/Addition

Cascade Lumber Company

Storage galore in this main floor laundry room!
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

:Parade of Home 2016

Inspired by Design, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Carpet One Floor & Home

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

Khoury Design

This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

S Residence-Remodel/Addition

Cascade Lumber Company

Storage galore in this main floor laundry room!
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

S Residence-Remodel/Addition

Cascade Lumber Company

Storage galore in this main floor laundry room!
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

S Residence-Remodel/Addition

Cascade Lumber Company

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Walls and Grey 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.