Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Julia Ave

Good Bones Design Build

Laundry Room
Large contemporary utility room in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mulgoa Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Brunswick East - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Lottinville Residence

Streamline Design Ltd.

Dom Koric Laundry Room with stacked Washer Dryer combo
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

SO SCHÖN IST WOHNEN VOR DEN TOREN MÜNCHENS

VOIT SCHREINEREI + PLANUNG GmbH

Die sich auf zwei Etagen verlaufende Stadtwohnung wurde mit einem Mobiliar ausgestattet welches durch die ganze Wohnung zieht. Das eigentlich einzige Möbel setzt sich aus Garderobe / Hauswirtschaftsraum / Küche & Büro zusammen. Die Abwicklung geht durch den ganzen Wohnraum. Fotograf: Bodo Mertoglu

European meets Southwest

Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC

Wiggs Photo
Mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

North Oaks Residence

Strand Design

Photo of a country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Farmhouse Rustic

Troico

Photo of a country single-wall laundry room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Craftsman

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Laundry built-in with hamper storage under concrete counters.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Rural Industrial Home Renovation

Primus Projects

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hope Mountian

Syndicate Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mulgoa Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Mulgoa Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Julia Ave

Good Bones Design Build

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.