Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel

Cabex Construction

Gratifying Green is the minty color of the custom-made soft-close cabinets in this Lakewood Ranch laundry room upgrade. The countertop comes from a quartz remnant we chose with the homeowner, and the new floor is a black and white checkered glaze ceramic.

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.

Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder

Melton Design Build

Here the clients chose to add a pop of color with vibrant green laminate countertops. This laundry room features maple cabinets in pure white, front-loading washer and dryer, undermount stainless steel sink, and concrete flooring. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

Utopian - Sleak Style with horizontal grain wood

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Photographer: Kat Brannaman
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and green benchtop.

Family Laundry

Designtank

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, ceramic floors, green benchtop and laminate benchtops.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Laundry room

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, green benchtop and porcelain floors.

New, custom, Bergeron-built Tuscan style home with Mediterranean influences!

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, brick floors, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, blue cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lyon

J B Hall Custom Homes

Large mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Family Laundry

Designtank

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, green benchtop and laminate benchtops.

Cottage Comfort

About Space Studios

Photo Credit: Chuck Espinoza
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green benchtop and granite benchtops.

Mid-Century Masterpiece

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a midcentury laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Gaillardia contemporary

Classic Kitchens Inc.

Grant Parcell
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and green benchtop.

Private Residence Berkeley, CA II

Wm. F. Holland/Architect

This is an example of a transitional dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, green benchtop and light hardwood floors.

Kengrey Drive

Bird & Brawn Creative Studio

Inspiration for a country dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and green benchtop.

Elevated Louisville Living

Melton Design Build

This clean laundry room design uses bright colors to color block and contrast to the white. Yellow and green are analogous colors, making them very appealing to the eye, as well as making it the perfect color scheme for a laundry room, mud room mix. Photo Credit: StudioQphoto.com

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Green 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.