Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Mid-Century Whole House Redux

Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Photo By David Bader
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Suzanne Tullock Interiors

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in St Louis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Transitional New Build

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floor and dark wood cabinets.

California Living

HMA Architecture Inc.

Design ideas for a dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

South Boise Butler's Pantry

Keilty Remodeling LLC

Our client wanted some additional storage and a place to store her mother's dishes so we created her dream of a butler's pantry in her utility room. We added the cabinets, countertop and backsplash, lighting, vent and also the granite shelf above the washer and dryer. Chris Keilty

ASID Showcase House Laundry

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.

St Henry Family Home

Springhouse Architects, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Pound Ridge Modernl

Trillium Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Gray Laundry Room

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Washing Room

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sasha - Custom Design Located In Naples, FL

South Florida Architecture

Photography by Context Media/Naples, FL
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Cesar Rubio Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

A Townhouse in Hoboken!

Olu Walker

Special considerations were taken to elevate the washer and dryer on custom made platforms in consideration of flooding. The laundry room was designed strategically for the Hoboken easy, simple lifestyle. The built-in laundry units were carefully chosen because of their compact size and innovative functionalities traditional. With the many dimensions, this wonderful laundry room has ample storage and a folding station for the client and her newborn triplets.

Shaker Cinder Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Expansive country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Beckett

Toogood Built Homes

Walter Galaviz
Photo of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Letting Light and Dark Colors Combine in an Oakton VA home

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

LED recess lights, large scale pendent lights, indirect and direct lighting spruced us this kitchen that has large scale appliances, such as a large fridge, charging station, ice maker fridge and lots of glass break front cabinetry, big serving islands, such as a large L-shape parameter island with seating capacity of eight with yet a large middle island with big counter, prep sink, microwave and steps away from the massive professional stove. A large scale decorative hood over the gorgeously laid stone tile back-splash and pot filler have created the main focal point for this kitchen.

Emrik III Story & 1/2 Plan

Rob Washam Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry

Catherine Nguyen Photography

Catherine Nguyen Photography
This is an example of a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Light Hardwood 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.