This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Grant Park Basement Remodel Portland, OR

McCall Design LLC

Stephen Cridland
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall laundry cupboard in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris

Projet Wabi-sabi

Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Inspiration for a small asian single-wall utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, concrete floors, an integrated washer and dryer, white floor, wood and wood walls.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

This is an example of a country laundry room in Charleston with wood benchtops, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Morningside bungalow

Meriwether Inc

1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small arts and crafts laundry room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Bailey Creek Project

Indigo Interiors Co

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

East Vancouver Passive House

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Judith's Whimsical Basement

Merrick Design and Build Inc.

David Merrick
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Crown Hill Basement Refresh

Jackson Design Build

Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with wood benchtops, an utility sink, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Laundry Room Remodel - after

Emoh-Home Designers Inc.

after
Mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry

Enduring Domain Architecture

This laundry also acts as an entry airlock and mudroom. It is welcoming and has space to hide away mess if need be.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Queen Anne Laundry

collaborative interiors

Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
Design ideas for a traditional galley laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and wood benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Makeover

Paolucci Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Eichler renovation

Scandinavian Home Designs

This is an example of a midcentury laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, brown walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lafayette North

Urban Revival PHX

Custom Laundry Room with butcherblock Countertops, Cement Tile Flooring, and exposed shelving.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Columbus, Ohio Room Addition

NJW Construction

custom cabinets, Full view - obscure view interior doors - custom, industrial modern design Karli Moore Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Cabin in the Woods

Highline Construction

This is an example of a large modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Concrete 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.