Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Witherspoon Beauty

Castle Homes

Reed Brown Photography
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Salishan Beach House Remodel

C&R Remodeling

This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.

Mequon Mudroom and Laundry

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model

Marty Paoletta Photography

Photographer - Marty Paoletta
This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

Two teenage boys means a lot of laundry. But two teenage boys who also play sports? Now *that's* a lot of laundry. Additional counter space, cabinetry, and shelves for laundry baskets gave this homeowner the space to tackle (pun intended) massive loads of laundry.

Primavera

Manhattan Home Builders

Mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and porcelain floors.

Greenville Farmhouse

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiro 8 Studio
This is an example of a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

South Dakota Riverfront Home

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey walls.

White Thermofoil Cabinetry

JB Home Improvement, Inc

Yorktowne Cabinetry manufactured by Elkay, USA
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

A second floor laundry room makes caring for a large family a breeze.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Sunset Island Trail Project

JR Builders LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA

Barn Pros

This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.

Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal

Mauk Cabinets by Design

This is easily our most stunning job to-date. If you didn't have the chance to walk through this masterpiece in-person at the 2016 Dayton Homearama Touring Edition, these pictures are the next best thing. We supplied and installed all of the cabinetry for this stunning home built by G.A. White Homes. We will be featuring more work in the upcoming weeks, so check back in for more amazing photos! Designer: Aaron Mauk Photographer: Dawn M Smith Photography Builder: G.A. White Homes

Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond

MGM Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, slate floors and brown floor.

Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska

PB Kitchen Design

Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Main Line Home

Mark Sweetman Painting LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Elkhorn Hill

Virtual Studio Innovations

This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Oak Forest Modern Farmhouse

Jamestown Estate Homes

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.