Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Butlers Dream

Kitchens Inc. Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Wichita with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Linda's Mudroom + Laundry Room

Labra Design Build

Labra Design Build
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)

AB Design Elements, LLC

Photo of a large country l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and black floor.

Modern Farmhouse Haven

Veranda Designer Homes

Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Country Home

Grace Hill Design

Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

Villanova, PA: Mudroom and Laundry Room

Rudloff Custom Builders

Light Blue painted cabinets welcome one into this spacious and cabinet filled multi-purpose Mudroom and Laundry room. Framed beaded board panel cabinet doors and drawers add charm to this busy yet elegant space. Nickel finish vertical pulls through out give an added accent to the painted surface, while coat hooks disappear until they are needed. In the laundry area we are offered a glimpse of the finishes we will be seeing in the home's stunning kitchen. Carrara marble counter top with subway tile back splash adorn the Laundry area and the enclosed stacked washer and dryer are neatly placed within custom cabinets. Flagstone floors lead one out to the French style side door. This home was featured in Philadelphia Magazine August 2014 issue with Tague Lumber to showcase its beauty and excellence. Photo by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Cardinal Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Little Reef House

Richard Cole Architecture

Simon Wood
Large contemporary dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Upstairs Downstairs Portfolio

Upstairs Downstairs Studio

Photo of a laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles

Blake Civiello Architecture

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white cabinets.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Utility Room

Bath Bespoke

Green utility room. Photo: Billy Bolton
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Country House in the City

Kate Cleveland Architect

Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Old Cypress Point - Lot 10

PB Built

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Wiltshire New Build House

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

Traditional utility room with sash windows and Belfast sink in new Georgian-style house. Back door leading to garden.
This is an example of a small traditional utility room in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Marble--Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Laundry Room

Stone Source

Carrara and Arabescato Marbles and Black Slate Tile
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

North Shore Kitchens, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Contemporary Bath and Laundry room

New England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group

Large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

A Butlers Dream

Kitchens Inc. Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Wichita with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Slate 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.