The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.

Rosebud beach side home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Gorgeous spacious bright and fun orange laundry with black penny tiles.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls and grey benchtop.

Karaka Lifestyle Laundry

Du Bois Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA

Infinity Custom Homes, LP

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

The Marycroft - Model Interior

Albert David Design Inc.

Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Tamarack House

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Modern laudnry room with custom light wood cabinetry including hang-dry, sink, and storage. Custom pet shower beside the back door.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Jett Rd Spec House

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Gem in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Hilton Home

McCall Homes

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Tudor

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Watsonia Laundry Renovation

GDP Interior Design

Functionality is the most important factor in this space. Everything you need in a Laundry with hidden ironing board in a drawer and hidden laundry basket in the cupboard keeps this small space looking tidy at all times. The blue patterned tiles with the light timber look bench tops add form as well as function to this Laundry Renovation

Kew Whole House

The Kitchen Design Centre

This is an example of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hope Mountian

Syndicate Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ballard Street, Yarraville

Marco Hofer

Matte black cabinetry in Clean Touch from Timberwood Panels. White Cement Laminate benchtop from Polytec
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kemper Cabinets: Laundry Room with Dark Gray Cabinets

MasterBrand Cabinets

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Holy Fern Cove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Holy Fern Cove Residence Laundry Room. Construction by Mulligan Construction. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Marietta Modern Farmhouse

Alan Clark Architects, LLC

Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a country laundry room in Atlanta with open cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Laundry & Mud Room Combo in Overland Park, KS

Design Connection, Inc.

The elegant feel of this home flows throughout the open first-floor and continues into the mudroom and laundry room, with gray grasscloth wallpaper, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry. Smart storage solutions AND a built-in dog kennel was also on my clients' wish-list. Design Connection, Inc. provided; Space plans, custom cabinet designs, furniture, wall art, lamps, and project management to ensure all aspects of this space met the firm’s high criteria.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer and Grey 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.