Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Miami with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Waterfall | Elegant Bath & Laundry

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Photography by Holloway Productions.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Mudroom Combination

Design Studio International

This is where, after the transformation, of course! Close-up of the new laundry wall: a large countertop allows ample room for sorting and folding laundry. "Now it's truly a pleasure to do the laundry." - Julie, Homeowner Bob Narod, Photographer

Mohit Kitchen and Laundry

Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLC

Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Normandy Remodeling

Laundry rooms can be a great place to let your style shine. Just because it’s an everyday workspace, doesn’t mean it needs to be boring and utilitarian. Normandy Designer Kathryn O’Donovan recently completed a Laundry Room for a client in South Barrington that has style as well as functionality. This client was looking to create the Laundry Room of their dreams in their very beautiful and unique modern home. The home was originally designed by Peter Roesch, who was a protégé of Mies van der Rohe, and has a distinctive modern look. Kathryn’s design goal was to both enhance and soften the home’s modern stylings at the same time. The room featured a modern cement plaster detail on the walls, which the homeowner wanted to preserve and show off. Open shelving with exposed brackets reinforced the overall industrial look, while the walnut cabinetry and honed limestone countertop introduced warmth to the space. This happy client has now added more functions to this room than originally thought possible. The space now functions as the gift wrapping center, gardening center, as well as laundry room. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/

Aqua Forest Laundry

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Recycled Glass Countertops
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley laundry room in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Renovation Jetton Rd

Simonini Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Walloon Cottage

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Belgian Country

Arcadia Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California

Barclay Butera Interiors

Inspiration for a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Entertaining Basement

MRF Construction, Inc.

The old laundry room was lacking storage while the new laundry room is well-appointed with cabinets, dishwasher drawers to help with entertaining, and a table for projects. The laundry room does double duty as an entry for the kids, with storage lockers for their jackets and backpacks, and charging stations for their cell phones and laptops.

The Huckleberry

Kessler Construction LLC

A custom laundry room with built in storage.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Moon Court

WJS Group LLC

Photo of a 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.

Garage Storage Organization & Garage Shelving

More Space Place - Mt. Pleasant

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

The laundry features white cabinetry with brass handles and tapware, creating cohesion throughout the entire home. The layout includes substantial storage and bench space, ensuring a practical space for the owners while enriching it with comfort and style.

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

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.

Carmel Home

Cheryl Morgan Designs

True Linoleum floor laid out in an interesting pattern using two colors. Laminate cabinetry. Vinyl wall covering. Dean Fueroghne Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Recycled Glass 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.