Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Distinguished Laundry Room

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Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, Fantastic Storage for Vacuum Cleaner and Brooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey 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.

Buchanan Renovation

Ferguson Construction

This home renovation project included a complete gut and reorganization of the main floor, removal of large chimney stack in the middle of the dining room, bringing floors all to same level, moving doors, adding guest bath, master closet, corner fireplace and garage. The result is this beautiful, open, spacious main floor with new kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath, laundry room and flooring throughout.

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.

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.

Mudroom & Laundry Combo

Thompson Remodeling

This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.

Bora Developments - Kiama

Krauss Kitchens

The Evoke Company
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Wollongong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, grey floor, white benchtop and laminate floors.

Suite Style Master

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Through the master bath suite & the walk-in closet, you will find the master laundry. The perfect combination of storage, folding space & function. White painted maple cabinetry in a shaker style features a roll out trash & a pull out ironing board. Portraits by Mandi

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.

Basement Laundry Room

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Happy color for a laundry room!
Mid-sized midcentury utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, yellow benchtop and wallpaper.

The Oakridge Project

J.C. Design Group Inc.

This cozy cottage was in much need of some TLC. The owners were looking to add an additional Master Suite and Ensuite to call their own in terms of a second storey addition. Renovating the entire space allowed for the couple to make this their dream space on a quiet river a reality.

The Parker - Laundry Room

Snowden Builders LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Cheryl Corey Coffman - DreamMaker Designer

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

12 Whisper Rock Model

Bob Buescher Homes

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Utility Room

Blose Architectural Services

Modern utility room in a renovation in North London
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in London with a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Distinguished Laundry Room

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Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, sorting the Laundry by Fabric and Color
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The Oakcrest - Laundry Room

Snowden Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors and brown floor.

Transforming an old villa

Refresh Renovations Auckland West

A gorgeous custom made fit-out makes chores more bearable. It's sleek and functional with a lot of storage.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Appartement Croix Rousse

Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure

Dans cet appartement très lumineux et tourné vers la ville, l'enjeu était de créer des espaces distincts sans perdre cette luminosité. Grâce à du mobilier sur mesure, nous sommes parvenus à créer des espaces communs différents.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and Laminate 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.