Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Drying Rack

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Laundry Room with Grooming Station

ULFBUILT

This is a photo of a mudroom with a dog washing station. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail contractors.
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, beige floor and black benchtop.

Rhoads Residence

J 3 Architects

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cliffs at Glassy - H.S. - Laundry

Banner's Cabinets

This laundry has room to work and then some! Banner's Cabinets provided and installed the cabinetry you see here, cooperating with another sub-contractor to leave room for tile to be applied within our wooden frame on the wall cabinet ends and the header over the window.

Carani Project

Detailed Designs By Denise

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

North Eagle Property

B&B Builders

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2016 - The Clarkson

Design Hintz Interior Design

Craft and laundry room. Perfect space to work, craft, wrap gifts and fold laundry. Photo Credit: Caroline Merrill Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Laundry Room Design for Beauty and Practicality

User

Laundry may be a chore we all face, but it doesn't have to feel like one. Clean and serene is the theme for this laundry center. Located in a busy part of the house next to the back door and combined with coat and shoe storage into a mud room, it still offers a sense of peace and calm by providing a place for everything and preventing chaos from taking over. It's easier to keep the room looking tidy when you have a good organizational system like this one. Shelves and cabinets above the side-by-side front loading washer and dryer provide convenient storage for detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener and other laundry aids. A shelf with a basket is a great place to temporarily store all the little items that were left in pockets and shouldn't go in the wash. The small hanging rod in the corner takes care of the delicate drip dry items that can't go in the dryer, while the small sink with storage cabinets is large enough for hand wash and things you want to quickly rinse out like swim suits. It's also a great place to stop and wash dirty hands before continuing into the rest of the house. A garbage can is hidden in the cabinet beneath the sink. The lower shelves with baskets next to the sink can store either folded clothing that has yet to be put away, or a basket or dirty laundry waiting to go into the wash. The oil rubbed bronze finish on the cabinet handles and faucet ties in with blue, beige, dark brown and white color scheme present throughout the first floor of the home and is a strong accent against the white. It also ties in perfectly with the dark wood look ceramic tiles on the floor. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

44 Farview (Northshores Rehoboth Beach, DE)

Broadpoint Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Custom dog wash

Espinal Architects, LLC

A dog wash was designed at the request of the veterinarian owner. The dog wash is part of the laundry room. The washer and dryer are located opposite the dog wash.

Laundry Room

Keith's Appliances

This is an example of a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Total Home

Braaten Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mud Room, Laundry, Closets

Signature Custom Cabinets

If you know the flurry of stuff left behind when children arrive at home you will certainly appreciate this space. One thing we love about cabinetry is the clean look you get once all your things have a spot to be tucked away.

Lake View Luxury Home

JALIN Design, LLC

Refined, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

E Builders - The Westbrook

E Builders Homes

Zach Molino
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, blue cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kirby Kitchen

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

An adjacent laundry room also got an update with stacked washer dryer, close hanging area, and lots of storage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

3502 Grennoch Lane

BAS Concepts LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

MULLINS 10919

Design Innovation

12x16 Mudroom and Utility room with two sets of French doors and access to both garage, side yard and back patio. Note extra drawers and organizer built-in. Was originally the breezeway. Photo by TK Images

Eichler Inspired Mid Century

By Design

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.

All Cabinet Finishes Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops

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.