Utility room featuring white painted custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and brick tile floors.
Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Must-Haves

I.M. Contracting, Ltd.

Remodeled laundry room to allow for storage and function. Discover designs for custom laundry rooms and closets, including utility room organization and storage ...

Tuscan pantry and laundry room

Todd Homes

Mid-sized mediterranean laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hayden Project

Reinbold Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pegasus Airpark

User

Inspiration for an u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2018 Parade of Homes - South Fork Ranch

HHC Living

Transitional single-wall laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Kimble Ct

Dooley Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped laundry room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Harrison House - Laundry Room

Paxton Place Design

A laundry room is incomplete without a sink - and an undercounter appliance. Dark cabinetry contrasts the brightness of the other rooms in the house. The dark navy cabinetry and painted beadboard anchors this wall as the task wall. A brass finish is the perfect way to balance out the heaviness of the cabinetry and black granite countertop. Antique brick flooring creates a rustic look that blends the exterior with the interior.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo

The stained knotty alder cabinets add a balance of rustic beauty and functional storage to this laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Windsor

Nathan Homes LLC

Photo of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Ponte Vedra New Construction

Stewart Lighting

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red floor.

Ponte Vedra New Construction

Stewart Lighting

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Brick 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.