We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

V A N D E R B I L T

Evensen Design

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kitchen K

BACK Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry

Look Design Group

Mid-sized single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Villa

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Large laundry room with custom white flat panel cabinets, calcutta counters, stainless steel sink, porcelain tile, and room for stackable washer and dryer.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Deo Dara Main Floor

Highland Design+Build

205 Photography Dual purpose laundry and pantry. Features Fantasy Brown marble counter tops, dual pantry cabinets with roll out shelves, undercabinet lighting and marble looking porcelain tile floors.

Northwest Idea House - South Sound Magazine

RealCraft

A light and airy laundry room doubles as a mudroom in this rustic and nautical modern farmhouse. Photo by Dane Meyer.
Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, white floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA

Urrutia Design

Photography by Matt Sartain
Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and white walls.

Monte Sereno Residence

Isaman design, Inc.

Nestled in the hills of Monte Sereno, this family home is a large Spanish Style residence. Designed around a central axis, views to the native oaks and landscape are highlighted by a large entry door and 20’ wide by 10’ tall glass doors facing the rear patio. Inside, custom decorative trusses connect the living and kitchen spaces. Modern amenities in the large kitchen like the double island add a contemporary touch to an otherwise traditional home. The home opens up to the back of the property where an extensive covered patio is ideal for entertaining, cooking, and living.

Transitional Ridgefield Home Renovation

Rachel Belden Interior Design LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Hibbs | New Home

SSC Countertops

This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Glendale

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Photography: Lance Holloway
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kingshill Kitchen

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Photos by Focus-Pocus
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Farmington Renovation

Robertson Renovations Inc

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors

Darci Reimund Designs

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

хозяйственная комната

Anna Pavlovskaya Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room with Open Shelving

Orren Pickell Building Group

Open shelving in the laundry room provides plenty of room for linens. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Marble 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.