Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Buck Valley

Love Your Room LLC

Nestled in the Pocono mountains, the house had been on the market for a while, and no one had any interest in it. Then along comes our lovely client, who was ready to put roots down here, leaving Philadelphia, to live closer to her daughter. She had a vision of how to make this older small ranch home, work for her. This included images of baking in a beautiful kitchen, lounging in a calming bedroom, and hosting family and friends, toasting to life and traveling! We took that vision, and working closely with our contractors, carpenters, and product specialists, spent 8 months giving this home new life. This included renovating the entire interior, adding an addition for a new spacious master suite, and making improvements to the exterior. It is now, not only updated and more functional; it is filled with a vibrant mix of country traditional style. We are excited for this new chapter in our client’s life, the memories she will make here, and are thrilled to have been a part of this ranch house Cinderella transformation.

Ashton Woods Tampa

Ashton Woods

Build your laundry room right off your mud room to minimize mess from dirty sports uniforms, dirt-stained jeans, and more. Seen in FishHawk Preserve, a Tampa community.

Contemporary Country House in Berkshire

Lucy Crockett Design

Michael Crockett Photography
Small contemporary galley laundry room in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ashland Kitchen renovation

Archambault Construction

Ashland kitchen/laundry renovation
Mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Trisa & Co. Interior Design

Design and Remodel by Trisa & Co. Interior Design and Pantry and Latch. Eric Neurath Photography, Styled by Trisa Katsikapes.
Small arts and crafts galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

MAVERICK | laundry room

Principle Design & Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Southern Charm

Jonathan Miller Architects

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.

Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery

Floorcraft

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, raised-panel cabinets and grey benchtop.

Secret door kitchen

Sam Wood

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

LeFebvre Home

House of Glass, Inc.

Showplace inset cabinets with pendleton doors in graphite create a comfortable, cozy space to do the laundry. House of Glass
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Spaces

Fedewa Custom Works

This laundry is made with a textured melamine from Stevens Melamine. It's made to look like old wood, but it's super durable. Photo by Rod Hanna.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Custom Roller Shades in a Laundry Room

Biddle Blinds

Custom Graber LightWeaves Roller Shade | Renaissance Blushed Paradise | Cordless | Small Cassette Valance
Large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and pink benchtop.

Aylwin Residence laundry room

Bureau Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern laundry room in Montreal with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Gale-Rew Custom/Hernandez

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern

Trans-Pacific Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury laundry room in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Built-in Ironing board

Cabinets & Designs

This kitchen offers the convenience of having everything you need at your disposal without compromising the appearance. It's features are built-in and can be collapsed and out of sight.

Laundry Room

EL Studio

This is an example of a transitional single-wall laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Trisa & Co. Interior Design

Design and Remodel by Trisa & Co. Interior Design and Pantry and Latch. Eric Neurath Photography, Styled by Trisa Katsikapes.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Farmhouse Sink and Laminate Benchtops

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.