This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

5831 Residence

FORWARD Design | Architecture

Photos by Bob Greenspan Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Kansas City with white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

High Springs Custom Home

Golden Hammer Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Chic Laundry Room

The Tailored Closet

Give the illusion of a spacious laundry room by utilizing shelves, custom cabinets, and a pull-out ironing board.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Orange County with beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Columbus Circle 3 Bedroom Condo

Dan Ruhland Designs LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Coeur D'Alene

J.Bay Cabinet Company

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Medland

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Park Place | Edina

Archos Architecture & Design, P.A.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in St Louis with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

Tailored Living Serving South New Jersey

Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Newport Coast

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Marcie Heitzmann
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Inner-city suburban tiny house

Tiny House Company

Another essential, even in a tiny house - room to make coffee.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Mequon Custom Home

Detail Woodworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

San Juan Capistrano Bathrooms and Mud Room

Vision Interiors

Design ideas for a small country laundry room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Dark 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.