The best of the present and past merge in this distinctive new design inspired by two classic all-American architectural styles. The roomy main floor includes a spacious living room, well-planned kitchen and dining area, large (15- by 15-foot) library and a handy mud room perfect for family living. Upstairs three family bedrooms await. The lower level features a family room, large home theater, billiards area and an exercise room.

North Upland Interior/Exterior Renovation

Rob Clark Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kiawah Tuscan Villa

Buffington Homes South Carolina

Jim Somerset Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped laundry room in Charleston with blue cabinets, louvered cabinets, beige walls, a single-bowl sink, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Other with limestone benchtops, limestone floors and grey cabinets.

Tudor 1924 remodel

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Waterfront French Eclectic

VanderHorn Architects

This light and spacious laundry room takes advantage of leftover storage space. On the second floor. Woodruff Brown Photography
Small eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room / Home Office

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Jim Gross Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Lakehouse Retreat Laundry Room

Cheryl Pett Design Ltd.

Robin Bish
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.

Muskego AdditionCustom designs by Renovations Group Inc.

Renovations Group Inc

Custom designs by Renovations Group Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone 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.