Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.

Photo Credit: N. Leonard
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey splashback, shiplap splashback and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ

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Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

KITCHEN STORAGE

HAVEN design+building llc

Homeowners needed to incorporate a laundry area on the first floor of this compact ranch home. The kitchen was the only location available, so we designed this custom storage corner with a pocket door that conceals a space for laundry baskets, hanging and folded clothes as well as laundry supplies. It stands next to a concealed stacking washer/dryer and when closed up you'd never guess the laundry is in the kitchen. This custom Birch kitchen was made from locally sourced hardwood

Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.

63rd Place Remodel

Kowalchuk Construction LLC

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

NYC Victorian laundry and mud room

Simone van der Plas Encompass Ideas

A Victorian Laundry and mudroom with tiles and flooring inspired by the client's international travels. The floor tiles are reminiscent of the Doge's Palace flooring and the splashback tiles have names of their favourite cities. Soft colours and a bright storage unit create a unique style. A custom heating/ventilation system and vicotrian inspired drying racks ensure that washing will dry indoors during winter. Photo by Paul McCredie

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

pull out toe kick dog bowls Photo by Ron Garrison
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Glam

Ridge Creek Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Ossie Lodge

Baratto Brothers Construction

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

Black

Kitchens of Diablo

Dura Supreme Kendall Panel door in White with Kalahari Granite countertops.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition

Vercon Inc.

Northway Construction
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Clifton Park Mudroom and Laundry Remodel

Hinman Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modern Country Farmhouse

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana with ANM photography
This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Loads of Laundry Love & Mudroom

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Mudroom flows into the laundry room. Laminate counter offers lots of folding space, while sorters are below. Portraits by Mandi
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Scientist Residence

Touzet Studio

Claudia Uribe Photography
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Luxury Function Noblesville

Everything Home

Our studio reconfigured our client’s space to enhance its functionality. We moved a small laundry room upstairs, using part of a large loft area, creating a spacious new room with soft blue cabinets and patterned tiles. We also added a stylish guest bathroom with blue cabinets and antique gold fittings, still allowing for a large lounging area. Downstairs, we used the space from the relocated laundry room to open up the mudroom and add a cheerful dog wash area, conveniently close to the back door. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/luxury-function-noblesville/

Fan Area - Laundry Room

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

Many older homes in the Fan area of Richmond have their laundry appliances relegated to the basement. But why not enjoy a sunny space and tree-lined view of the City? In this project, we converted a hall bath to a laundry room (and added a bath elsewhere, see more of this home in our project Fan Area - Master Bathroom Suite). Flat panel cabinets from our Luxor Collection line.

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.