Ashley Avila
Photo of a small galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Pendelton Kitchen and Laundry

Paul L. Johnson Interiors

Upscale Laundry area with stacked washer and dryer Fire Water Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink

randboll

The Homeowner custom cut/finished a butcher block top (at the same thickness (1") of the granite counter-top), to be placed on the farm sink which increased the amount of available space to fold laundry, etc. Note: the faucet merely swings out of the way. 2nd note: a square butcher block of the proper desired length and width and thickness can be purchased online, and then finished (round the corners to proper radius of Farm Sink corners, finish with several coats of clear coat polyurethane), as the homeowner did. Photo taken by homeowner.

Manasota Mediterranean Beach House

Beebe Design Studio Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Cliff House: Laundry Room

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

The large picture window in this laundry room floods the space with natural light, highlighting the beautiful granite counter tops. Built-in raised appliances and a moveable island aid in doing laundry. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch

City Farm House with a Grand Pool

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana with ANM Photography
Large country u-shaped utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Cornerstone Architectural Concepts - Laundry

Cornerstone Architectural Concepts

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Ashley & Troy

St John Designs

Clean, crisp spacious laundry room. Who wouldn't feel good doing chores in here?
Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lake Valley Home

Hines Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Little Rock with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

Keith's Appliances

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey walls.

The Estates

Melody Jurick Designs, LLC

Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bucks County Transitional

Gacek Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

HAUGHTON RESIDENCE

Marvin

With a design inspired by using sustainable materials, the owner of this contemporary home in Haughton, LA, wanted to achieve a modern exterior without sacrificing thermal performance and energy efficiency. The architect’s design called for spacious, light-filled rooms with walls of windows and doors to showcase the homeowner’s art collection. LEED® was also considered during the design and construction of the home. Critical to the project’s success was window availability with short lead times.

Cherry Kitchen with Pop of Blue

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

The custom cherry cabinetry is carried over into the laundry room.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

A Whirlwind of Activity

Infinity Construction, llc.

I hate laundry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink

randboll

Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.

Manor

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Claremore Farmhouse

Upside Interiors

Sarah Baker Photos
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Ceramic 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.