Design ideas for a small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Lifestyle Home

Fraemohs Homes

Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

stunning Farmhouse

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large country utility room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Rumley Lofts Renovation

Haven & Co.

D&M Images
Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, white walls and brown floor.

PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse

Trillium Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

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but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank.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.

Laundry - Hampton Hills Model – 2014 Spring Parade

Gonyea Custom Homes

Laundry closet is an efficient use of space. Side by side washer and dryer, built in shelves for laundry baskets. Wire shelf and closet bar. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Laundry Reno

Kitchen Shack

White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Havant House

DIMA | Design In Mind Architects

A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Geelong with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and white benchtop.

JVille

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Light Modern Condo

DK Homes

Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the open floor plan connects the different levels of the home to outdoor living spaces. A private patio to the side of the home is connected to both levels by a mid-level entrance on the stairway. This access to the private outdoor living area provides a step outside of the traditional condominium lifestyle into a new desirable, high-end stand-alone condominium.

Stanley Residence

Jennifer Langford AIA CNU PA

Mark Koper
Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Citylife Penthouse Apartment Laundry

Nicola Manning Design

Photography - Mark Scowen
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Tommy Daspit Photographer
Mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Ascot Residence, Perth

Chalmers and Co Design

Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry

Southern Charm

Jonathan Miller Architects

Photo of a country utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Improva

This is an example of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

I'll Take the Zero

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Move Media, Pensacola
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

The Manhattan

Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.

Contemporary laundry room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and White Walls

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.