Small country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Family-Focused Addition

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Cincinnati with white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and laminate benchtops.

Laundry Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and a stacked washer and dryer.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Gray Laundry Room

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room was created by removing the existing bathroom and bedroom closet. Medallion Designer Series maple full overlay cabinet’s in the Potters Mill door style with Harbor Mist painted finish was installed. Formica Laminate Concrete Stone with a bull edge and single bowl Kurran undermount stainless steel sink with Moen faucet. Boulder Terra linear blend tile was used for the backsplash and washer outlet box cover. On the floor 12x24 Essence tile in Bronze finish was installed. A Bosch washer & dryer was also installed.

Prairie Style Acreage Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom

Simply Home Decorating

Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Brossard Mudroom and Laundry

Wow Great Place

This mudroom entry has access from the side of the house, as well as from the garage, and also contains the laundry room, which is very practical for this family when the kids come in from swim lessons or from playing in the snow, the laundry is right there, so wet things can go right in the dryer!

Shalom Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Open concept mudroom laundry room with custom flat panel inset cabinetry, white painted trim, and porcelain tile. (Ryan Hainey)
Large transitional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Casa T | 100mq

archiMADS | studio di architettura

Lavanderia Fotografo Maurizio Sala
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ

CBH Architects

This large, light laundry room provide a great oasis for laundry and other activities. Kasdan Construction Management, In House Photography.
Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Newark with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Nest in the Trees

Anchor Builders

Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Laundries

The Kitchen Designer

This laundry is adjacent to a bright bathroom so the colour scheme is repeated. Bright green cabinet doors, mosaic tiles as used in the bathroom shampoo niche and white cabinets used as a calming contrast. Laminate bench is sturdy for the laundry and the tall broom cupboard holds, vacuum and ironing board as well.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ealing Rear Extension

David Aldrich Designs Ltd

Utility room through sliding door. Bike storage mounted to 2 walls for daily commute bikes and special bikes. Storage built over pocket doorway to maximise floor space.

Andy & Ilona

Kendel-Dezoete Designs, Ltd.

RDZ Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Perfectly at Home - bulthaup b3 kitchen in Flint and White

Hobsons Choice

A white utility room featuring stacked freestanding appliances, storage cabinets and sink area. Darren Chung
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room – Reeder Ridge – Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Dedicated upstairs bathroom. Geometric floor tiles and tile backsplash. Photography by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Private Residence Fitchburg WI

Silver Leaf Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, purple walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and Porcelain Floors

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.