Gary Johnson
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

South West London - Home Renovation

Chantel Elshout Studio

Bespoke Laundry Cupboard
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Arlington Conservation Area

Appleton Weiner Architects

Utility and shower room in a converted vault
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Home

Constructive Design Services

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Georgian Bootroom

Lewis&Hill

Grey painted Shaker style furniture with an Oak seating area was selected for this classic Georgian style boot room with storage for coats and cloaks, walking sticks and umbrellas, shoes and a concealed gun cabinet.

Photos 2019

Lazarou Joinery

"Terril" is used for lower cabinetry, this Absolute Matte finish resists fingerprints and is a soft, rich charcoal colour. "Artisan Beamwood" is used for both bench top and splash backs. The texture of the chalk finish has a real wood look and feel.

Herringbone Laminate in Douglas

Select Floors and Tiles

This customer opted for the Lignum Fusion - Oak Robust Natural Herringbone 12mm AC4 Laminate in her expansive area. This flooring covered the hallway, kitchen area, laundry room and sitting room allowing for a seamless fluid look.

Full House Remodel & Vaulted Ceiling Transformation

Sugar Valley Builders

Utilizing a small space to create a laundry room that doubled as a hand washing space for grandkids was important to our clients. A custom butcherblock countertop with a sink insert was created to give these homeowners a place to do laundry, fold clothes and wash hands and even rinse boots!

Stafford Hill Estate

Rockwood Cabinetry

Remodel by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC Interior Design by Maison Inc. Photos by David Papazian
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Laundry Custom

Michigan Cabinet World inc.

Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rosedale Custom Home

Ringwald — Design. Build.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Sky is the Limit - Blue Kitchen

Rob Tuick - KABS Software

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

One Story 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Park

Vintage Construction Group

Mid-sized traditional laundry room in New Orleans with grey cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Historic Remodel

Chapman Building Company

Large traditional laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Glammed Up Laundry and Half Bath

Eclectic Design Inc.

The tall cabinet has pull out shelves for easy access to soaps and cleaning detergents.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Bridgeport with grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Designed Home St. Petersburg, Florida

Constructive Design Services

Midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Reforma Lavadero

Gronn Estudio

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pasqua Lake Custom

Wanner Construction

Arts and crafts laundry room in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Photos 2019

Lazarou Joinery

Absolute White Laminate upper cabinetry is handle-less for a streamlined appearance.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Brown 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.