Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with open cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen / Home Renovation

Westshore Homes and Renovation

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown benchtop, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

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.

Luxury Laundry Room - Richmond VA

Ryson Renovations LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Lancashire House

JAS Building Services

Charlie O'Beirne
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room/Mudroom

Christie Share Designs

Christie Share
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Eagle Ridge Circle Residence

4D Design + Consulting

This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Grey and White Laundry Room

Cypress Design Co.

This is an example of a 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.

Oldfield Custom Home

Coastal Signature Homes

Open, spacious laundry room & more.
Photo of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and grey cabinets.

Basement and laundry room

A Design Art & House

Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.

Turramurra

Novale Bathrooms

Small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

2018 Woodstock Mudroom

Oliver Construction LLC

Photo of a country galley laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey 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.

Indiana's French Cottage

Slattery Builders

This is an example of a transitional single-wall laundry room in Other with wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

{Oak Point, TX} 2

Salcedo Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Sand Key Beach Contemporary Remodel

Urban Project Management & Construction

Laundry room
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Un agrandissement s'impose

Sylvie Caron Design Inc.

Sylvie Caron Design Rébéka Richard Photographe
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Lancashire House

JAS Building Services

Charlie O'Beirne
This is an example of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rankin Ave

Horowitz & Sons Construction Inc.

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Sunset Basement Suite

Final Cut Creations

Side by side laundry in a walk in closet with a walnut countertop.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer 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.