New laundry room with removable ceiling to access plumbing for future kitchen remodel. Soffit on upper left accomodates heating ducts from new furnace room (accecssed by door to the left of the sink). Painted cabinets, painted concrete floor and built in hanging rod make for functional laundry space. Photo by David Hiser

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.

Modern Custom Wood Kitchen Remodel

Forward Design Build Remodel

Modern, clean laudnry room and bathroom. White cabinets, white counter, and white washer and dryer. Vinyl gray tile floor.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013

Merzbau Design Collective

The laundry room is accessed through the office. Wall paint color: "Covington Blue" in office, "Fresh Grass" in laundry room, Benjamin Moore Photo by Whit Preston.

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but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank.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

Addition, Mudroom, and Kitchen Remodel in St Paul 2018

Titus Contracting

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Equestrian Lane Model Home

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Photo Gary Lister * Fresh, bright laundry room with marmoleum floor, laundry sink and lots of storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and a drop-in sink.

Laundry Rooms

Twin Cities Closet Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side 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.

Appliances

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation

Signature Dream Homes

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Laundry Room Storage Cabinets

Make It Right Home Improvements

A great idea to customize your washer and dryer to minimize your need to bend over. These cabinets are made from maple plywood and solid maple doors, stained to customers specifications.

Private Residence

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional utility room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

421_Interior Renovation on the Lake

AeH Designs, LLC

Barry Elz Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

New LVS Flooring

Mannington

"Empire" luxury vinyl sheet flooring is an Art Deco-inspired linear marble look in a checkerboard layout that's accented by a 2" contrasting insert. Available in 3 colors (Carrara White shown).

Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash

Jennifer Ryan Design

The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography

Laundry Room

Divine Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls and beige floor.

Laundry/Mudroom update

Hendolhurst Homes Inc.

Ryan E Swierczynski
Small traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.