Photo of a small transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

San Francisco Dining, Kitchen, and Bath

Knocknock

Architecture: GK Architecture Photos: Brian Ashby (Briansperspective.com)
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kopachuck Remodel

Madera Furniture Company

A gorgeous combination of white painted and walnut veneered cabinetry provide ample storage in this vast laundry room.
Design ideas for an expansive modern utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Capital Hill Bar & Family Area

Candace Nordquist Interiors

This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

NEW BUILD

Mackbuild Construction LLC

Laundry room
Modern galley laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Versailles Modern Custom Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Louisiana Street Kitchen Remodel

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Traditional laundry room in Dallas with white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops and brown walls.

Double Island Kitchen & Sunroom

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Danville Great Room/Laudry

High Low Interiors

Small Galley Laudry space. Adorable!
Small transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

NEW BUILD

Mackbuild Construction LLC

Laundry room
Inspiration for a modern galley laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Brown 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.