In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown walls.

Dream Laundry / Mud Room in New Granby Home

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

This expansive laundry room, mud room is a dream come true for this new home nestled in the Colorado Rockies in Fraser Valley. This is a beautiful transition from outside to the great room beyond. A place to sit, take off your boots and coat and plenty of storage.

Altis

WL Harder Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Orono Remodel

Watermark Design Group

Alyssa Lee
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

63 Autumn Creek

Ron Lee Homes

This is an example of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Haiku Home

Hawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets

Kelsey Frost
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA

Barn Pros

This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.

Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond

MGM Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, slate floors and brown floor.

Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska

PB Kitchen Design

Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Main Line Home

Mark Sweetman Painting LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, an utility sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pantries, Entry Ways and Laundry Rooms

Tailored Living of Central CT

Pull-out Laundry Baskets Keep Laundry Out of Sight - Exquisite cabinets hide pull-out, canvas-lined laundry baskets that make sorting laundry a simple task.

Home in the Woods

Becky Broeder Design

Steven Begleiter
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, marble floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Photo of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Residential

Horowitz & Sons Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Madison River Retreat

Yellowstone Custom Country Homes

Country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry 7027

J.S. Brown & Co.

Mudroom / Laundry storage and locker cabinets. Knotty Alder cabinets and components from Woodharbor. Designed by Monica Lewis, CMKBD, MCR, UDCP of J.S. Brown & Company. Photos by J.E. Evans.

Hanagarne

Mt. Sterling Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Rustic Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo

These new stainless steel front load washer/dryer set paired with the stained wood cabinetry carry the beauty of the kitchen into this adjacent laundry room.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Granite 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.