Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sky Farm Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Walk-through
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Wild Cat

Parker Homes

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Oak Bluff

Parker Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas 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.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of 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.

Homely to Heart of the Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Renick 0120

William French Home Improvements

Traditional laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Granite Splashback

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.