Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kester Laundry

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Laundry Room with Light Cabinets Photo:Sacha Griffin
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lola Summit: Craftsman/Farmhouse Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

What a view! This custom-built, Craftsman style home overlooks the surrounding mountains and features board and batten and Farmhouse elements throughout.

Exquisite Kitchen, Pantry/Laundry Room & Bathroom Remodel

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

Laundry Room / Pantry multi-functional room with all of the elegant touches to match the freshly remodeled kitchen and plenty of storage space.
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Southcrest Lot 33

Mike Becknal & Company, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Midtown Contemporary Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hirst

Ballard Fine Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

New Generation - Kitchen

Lenton Company, Inc.

Celebrate the laundry room! Brian Covington Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Rustic Mudroom/Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

The detail of alder wood with our custom Antique White stained finish. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

14th Ave

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, purple walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Addition

First Class Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen and Laundry Reface with Knotty Alder

Wonders Of Wood

Knotty Alder Laundry Room Reface
This is an example of a mid-sized galley laundry room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop and terra-cotta floors.

Contemporary Custom Home with Opposing Garages

Tundra Homes

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

North Plainfield Home Remodel

SEI Construction, Inc

Photo of a large country single-wall utility room in Newark with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

McCormick Ranch Home Remodel

Republic West Remodeling

Phil Johnson
Small u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Nashua, Transitional Multi-Room Renovation

The Muir Showrooms

Tha laundry room is part of the main bathroom, decked out with Ultracraft cabinets in the Avon doorstyle with Mineral Grey paint and Bianco Sardo granite countertops. Bianco Sardo often has taupey flecks in it that play nicely with the Mineral Grey paint.

Pennington Mudroom / Laundry Room

A&E Construction and Design Center

Pennington, NJ. Mudroom Laundry Room features custom cabinetry, sink, drying rack, built in bench with storage for coats & shoes.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Maple Hill Lane Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Laundry room designed to match the kitchen remodel. Dark stained cabinets, granite counter top.
Design ideas for a large transitional laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lake Murray Laundry

Lashane Construction and Design, LLC

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Renovation

VMAX LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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.