Mid-sized single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rogers Two Story Addition

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry joined us for a 4 season sunroom addition with a basement addition to be finished at a later date. We also included a quick laundry/garage entry update with a custom made locker unit and barn door. We incorporated dark stained beams in the vaulted ceiling to match the elements in the barn door and locker wood bench top. We were able to re-use the slider door and reassemble their deck to the addition to save a ton of money.

Modern Farmhouse

Old Hillsboro Building Company

Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Casa Linda Laundry Room

Sardone | McLain Construction

Much needed laundry room update, enlarged space, added more storage, tile backsplash
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small arts and crafts utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Raleigh Transitional

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.

Интерьер MUA

INT2architecture

Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Mud & Craft Room

Cascade West Development

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

SM Mudroom & Laundry Room

Labra Design Build

Labra Design Build
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Enderly Terraces

Goodwin Custom Homes

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Grey and White Laundry Room

Cypress Design Co.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Timeless New Build

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Royal Model #2

Hartman Homes

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Tarrytown Remodel

Oliver Custom Homes

Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Witt Architecture Office Photographer: Casey Chapman Ross
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, porcelain floors and brown benchtop.

John and Lauren’s Lake House

C&J Custom Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Farmhouse Full Home (Oxford)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room/Mudroom

Christie Share Designs

Christie Share
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Walls 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.