Christie Share
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Glenelg

Urban Habitats

Colindale Design / CR3 Studio
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Keller wird zu Gästebad, Waschraum, Abstellraum

freudenspiel - interior design

Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola; Fotos: Zolaproduction; Der Heizungsraum ist groß genug, um daraus auch einen Waschkeller zu machen. Aufgrund der Anordnung wie eine Küchenzeile, bietet der Waschkeller viel Arbeitsfläche. Der vertikale Wäscheständer, der an der Decke montiert ist, nimmt keinen Platz am Boden weg und wird je nach Bedarf hoch oder herunter gefahren.

Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.

Wellinghall Way First Floor

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rosedale Custom Home

Ringwald — Design. Build.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Beach House 2

Sally Morgan Architect

Colin Charles
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Central Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Speight Street, Newport

Marco Hofer

RT Edgar
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, black floor and brown benchtop.

Интерьер MUA

INT2architecture

Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Ascot Residence, Perth

Chalmers and Co Design

Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry

Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel

Sue DiRanna

The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.

季節の移ろいを望む家

クラシスホーム株式会社

Single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nagoya with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Built-in Laundry Hampers

Organized Interiors

Multiple built-in laundry hampers can be used for sorting dirty laundry and save you time. Photo by Brandon Barré.
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls and brown benchtop.

Netherlands

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

When the kitchen and laundry are next to each other, we often find it needs a face lift as well. We simply carried the same hale navy to the cabinets and decided to go with a wood stained top. Also, love the open storage for laundry baskets etc.

Bli Bli Beauty

Dall Designer Homes

This pretty pink backsplash offers a pop of colour in this hardworking room. With plenty of storage, bench space and hanging space the weekly washing is no longer a chore.

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

Open Living in Lewisham

PGW Building

Photo of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Ealing Rear Extension

David Aldrich Designs Ltd

Utility room through sliding door. Bike storage mounted to 2 walls for daily commute bikes and special bikes. Storage built over pocket doorway to maximise floor space.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Brown 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.