Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, painted wood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

West Hollywood Contemporary

Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.

This is an example of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lakehouse Retreat Laundry Room

Cheryl Pett Design Ltd.

Robin Bish
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Camberwell

Splendid Kitchens

Small contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Gorge View

Made To Order Woodworks LLC

Bedell Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and a drop-in sink.

North Oaks Residence

Strand Design

Photo of a country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Painted Brick with Southern Charm

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Tailored Living Custom Solutions

Tailored Living of Atlanta Metro

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Dromana

Bay Vista Design

This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

A Designer's Home | Glencove

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

In this custom laundry room designed by Jay Young, CKD, for his family residence, everything has a place, creating an organized space where you actually enjoy doing laundry. The Limestone counter tops and Limestone tile floor provide a durable area for dogs and kids. Photography: 205 Photography, Jana Sobel

Transitional Style Home Build

Putman Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Langley Home Kitchen

Diamond Finish Concrete Countertops

This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Giles Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Caulfield South Project

User

Laundry with LED undermount lighting, built in cabinetry unto 3m high, concealed laundry chute and glass panel external door.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Denham Drive

User

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Double Brick Duplex 2

ARC HOMES AUSTRALIA

This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls and ceramic floors.

Redwood Bungalow

Maloney Fine Building, Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and white walls.

Lakehouse Retreat Laundry Room

Cheryl Pett Design Ltd.

Robin Bish
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls and porcelain floors.

SHADYVIEW PLACE

Rasnick Homes

Photo of a mediterranean laundry room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Moon Court

WJS Group LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Concrete 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.