Design ideas for a country utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, laminate benchtops and grey benchtop.

Stonelake

Hensley Custom Building Group

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Woodlands Edge Contemporary w/ Pool

Dillon Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Little Rock with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rural Omaha

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Marietta, GA Laundry Room

Artisan Custom Closets

A laundry room renovation project in Marietta, Georgia. White shaker custom cabinets with shaker crown and brushed chrome handles. A custom sink base for drop in sink and tall cabinet for ironing board and steamer storage.

Laundry Room

Khoury Design

This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a traditional u-shaped laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Build in North Boise

Solitude Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shadow Creek Drive

Osinoff General Contractors

Roberto Garcia Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Entertainment Barn

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis
This is an example of a country single-wall laundry room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and a concealed washer and dryer.

Modern Coastal

About Space Studios

Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop, concrete benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Needham I

Michelle Markert Interiors

Laundry room with folding counter, sink and stackable washer/dryer. Two drawers pull out for laundry hampers. Storage availalbe in wall cabinets.
This is an example of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Guenther Rd

Adaptive Building Solutions

MichaelChristiePhotography
Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

A redesigned laundry room was part of this kitchen and dining area remodel.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Undine St

Casali Remodeling

White shaker cabinets keep this utility room timeless. A dog washing station was added to make cleaning their doggy quick and easy.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Chesterfield Remodel I

Wayne Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

San Juan Capistrano Bathrooms and Mud Room

Vision Interiors

Design ideas for a small country laundry room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

Tailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay Area

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown 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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors 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.