Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Rush Lake 5

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, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with dark hardwood floors, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, beige benchtop and beige walls.

Pelican Hills Remodel

Built-In Style

Face framed construction with traditional raised panel doors. Blind corner pullouts with built-in washing machine and dryer surround.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, an integrated washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Hempstead Home

Bentwood of Houston

This is an example of a country laundry room in Houston with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room w/ Custom Counters and Tile Backsplash - Saratoga, CA

CAGE Design Build

Laundry room with custom concrete countertop from Boheium Stoneworks, Cottonwood Fine Cabinetry, and stone tile with glass tile accents. | Photo: Mert Carpenter Photography

Serene Gatherings

Lowell Custom Homes

Multipurpose laundry room for potting, crafts and laundry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Whychus Creek in Sisters, Oregon

Norman Building & Design

The home's combination laundry and mudroom.
Mid-sized country utility room in Other with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen & Laundry : Parker 0921

William French Home Improvements

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pelican Hills Remodel

Built-In Style

Face framed construction with traditional raised panel doors. Blind corner pullouts with built-in washing machine and dryer surround.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, an integrated washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Hempstead Home

Bentwood of Houston

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Houston with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Beige 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.